THE SEARCH

Alpha William ventured deeper into the ruins, the air grew heavy with an eerie silence, broken only by the soft crunch of leaves beneath his feet. His instincts were on high alert, and he could feel the weight of the impending danger lingering in the air.

As he approached the small clearing, a faint glow of fire flickered in the distance. His heart pounded loudly in his ears, and his mind raced with thoughts of his sister, Lucy, and what might await him ahead. He knew that he had to be cautious, but his love for his sister overpowered any sense of fear.

In the center of the clearing, he saw the bound figure, hanging on a tall tree. His breath caught in his throat, and his eyes widened with shock. It was too dark to make out the details clearly, but his heart told him that it was Lucy.

Anger and fear surged through him once more, fueling his desire to free his sister from the clutches of their enemies. With each step he took, his mind raced with thoughts of revenge and retribution.

"Lu