~Adinah~

I leaned forward, attempting to hear more of their talk, and a little stone skittered across the floor as my foot bumped into it. The sound reverberated through the silent night air, causing me to freeze and feel my heart race. Jeremy and Sienna turned to face me right away, their expressions strained with distrust.

"Did you hear that?" Sienna whispered, her eyes darting around as if searching for the source of the noise.

“She must be around somewhere,” Jeremy pointed out.

I held my breath, hoping they wouldn't discover me lurking nearby. "Hear what?" I replied innocently, feigning ignorance.

Jeremy's gaze narrowed as he stepped closer, his voice...