A few moments later, the group started moving deeper into the forest. Matthew led the way, keeping a close eye on their surroundings, while Sophia walked beside him, her earlier fear now tempered with determination.
Despite the tension in the air, she felt reassured by Matthew's presence, though her heart still raced at the thought of what could happen next.
The journey to the Alpha's quarters was quiet, the only sounds being the rustling of leaves beneath their feet and the occasional snap of a twig.
As they drew closer to the heart of the territory, Matthew's thoughts raced. He needed to get the Alpha to handle these humans without sparking a full-on conflict. Explosives were a serious threat, but revealing too much to them could be even more dangerous.