An hour slowly passes by as I take the time to trick them, swim to the island in the center of the lake, and leave my scent all around it. I brush against the bushes and trees, seeing some fur left behind, and smirk. By the time the group decided to double back and regroup, I was on the opposite side of the lake, letting the warm sun dry my fur while hidden by large bushes.
"Anyone catch her scent yet?" The question is voiced by the pink-tipped girl, and I perk my ears up. Apparently, they were close, and I had to be ready to make a run for it at any moment. I peek under the bushes hiding me to take a look at the group. I could see some trying hard to track down my scent as some look around the trees and bushes.
"Miles, you're our best swimmer in this group. See if she is over by t
