Chapter 1: Introduction
The forest had never seemed so alive nor more inviting as today when Lily, Sara, and Jane crossed paths amidst the labyrinth of roots, branches, and twigs. Each step taken sent tiny shards of light filtering through leaf canopies dancing onto the three women’s faces. Their feet crunched against decaying leaves beneath, carrying echoes off distant tree trunks.
Lily felt her heart quickening, thrilled by the unexpected company. Her golden locks framed her porcelain face accented by plump lips and smoldering amber eyes.