After some time, they reached a small clearing, where the light broke through in a way that made the scene almost magical. Daniella stopped to take it all in, her camera poised to capture the moment.
The vastness of the woods felt grounding, and for the first time in days, she allowed herself to simply breathe. But when she turned around, Suzy was gone. Her breath caught in her throat as she scanned the area. The path behind her was empty.