Chapter Seventy Three

Scarlett’s POV

The leader of the group, a tall and imposing figure, called out to his men, his voice carrying through the night. "Spread out! She couldn't have gone far. We must find her before Swiftclaw learns of our failure."

My heart raced, and my mind raced even faster. We couldn't afford to be found. We had to keep moving, stay one step ahead of our hunters.

My heart pounded in my chest as I listened to the man's words. The realization struck me like a bolt of lightning. They weren't just after Elara—they were after me too. Swiftclaw's reach extended far and wide, and the danger we faced was more significant than I had ever imagined.

With our breaths held, we watched as the group of men spread out in different directions, their figures disappearing into the darkness. The moon, shrouded by clouds, provided little light to guide their search. It was a race against time, and we had to stay one step ahead. My mind raced, devising a plan to evade them.

Silently, we crawled away from o