30. Daymare

They were delving into the forest with lush trees. Jordan, Thomas, Barlie, and Glenn split up. They hid behind bushes and places they felt were safe.

A few minutes earlier, Jordan and the northern pack, minus Shey and Haris, began to enter the island and together maximized their five senses.

"Watch out for traps! Watch every step you take. If there's anything suspicious, signal immediately!" Haris ordered.

All northern packs simultaneously agreed. Before Jordan finally gave the signal by raising his hand to stop. All northern pack members stopped their steps. Thomas stared at the pile of grass he had almost stepped on. He knelt and rubbed his fingers on the edge of the grass. He felt slippery,

"Oil? Is this Oil?" he asked.

All the members looked at each other. "Take off your shoes and throw them on the grass. If it's a trap, hide immediately. However, don't be hasty!" Haris instructed.

Thomas immediately took off her right shoe and moved backward along with the others. Thomas t