Chapter 257 Not Alone

• Olivia
• As the distant murmurings gradually transformed into discernible voices, Nathan and I stood frozen in place, our breaths shallow and synchronized. The cave, which had been a sanctuary of discovery just moments ago, now felt like a trap.
• Instinctively, my hand moved to my flashlight, clicking it off. The immediate inky darkness was almost suffocating, our vision limited to the faint light filtering in from the entrance. I could feel the warmth of Nathan’s arm brushing against mine, a silent reassurance in the oppressive darkness.