She breathed deeply, taking in the earthy scents and the occasional rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush. Their guide pointed out a flash of vibrant feathers here, a wary deer peering through the leaves there, and each sighting left her in awe of the untamed beauty surrounding them.
This was the escape she’d hoped for—a world alive with sights and sounds far from the hum of city life. Soon, they reached a clearing where the group was encouraged to step out and observe. Amara glanced around, feeling the vastness of the forest stretching in every direction.