POV: Riley
Riley stood at the edge of the forest, the cool night air whispering secrets through the rustling leaves. The moon hung high above, casting a silvery glow that seemed to illuminate her thoughts as much as the landscape before her. She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of responsibility settle more heavily on her shoulders.
"Are you sure about this?" Alex's voice broke through the stillness, a mixture of concern and determination. She stepped beside Riley, her expression mirroring the turmoil Riley felt inside.
Riley nodded, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon. "We don't have a choice, Alex. If what we learned is true, then the threat is closer than we thought. We need to be ready."
Alex sighed, running a hand through her hair. "I know. It's just... everything is happe
