From behind her, the frantic shouts of the other tourists pierced the forest stillness. “Don’t do it!” someone cried, voice tinged with fear. “It’s not safe out there!” Amara turned her head, catching sight of their wide, panicked eyes through the trees.
The tour guide was shouting something in his native language, his voice frantic, gesturing desperately. Only a few words reached her through the urgency of his tone—“Don’t go… danger!”—but the meaning was clear.