The forest seemed to stretch endlessly in every direction, a sea of green that both sheltered and confused us. We had been searching for days now, trying to find any trace of Dwayne's scattered pack, but so far, our efforts had been in vain.
"Are you sure this is the right way, Dwayne?" I asked, trying to keep the frustration out of my voice as we pushed through yet another thicket of brambles.
Dwayne paused, his ears twitching as he scanned our surroundings. "I... I think so," he said, but I could hear the uncertainty in his voice. "It's been so long since I've been in this part of the forest. Everything looks different."
Stella, who had been bringing up the rear, sighed heavily. "Maybe we should take a break," she suggested. "We've been walking for hours."
I nodded, grateful for the
