Her heart was pounding fast, not from fear, but from an unprecedented excitement!
[6:30 PM]
The sky had completely darkened. They had been trekking for an hour and a half, but the GPS showed they had only advanced less than two kilometers in a straight line. The difficulty of the jungle far exceeded their expectations.
The humid and hot air felt like a heavy blanket, enveloping everyone, their sweat soaking through their combat suits long ago.
The most vexing thing was the omnipresent mosquitoes. Despite having mosquito repellent and veils for protection, the constant "buzzing" echoed in their ears.
On a steep downhill section, the slippery moss caused Riven to slip, her body suddenly losing balance, falling backward.
Quick as a flash, Mike, who had been right behind her, reached out, grabbed her tactical backpack, and steadied her with sheer force.
"Thanks!" Riven said, still shaken.
"Be careful, sweetheart," Mike's voice was steady and strong.
[7:45 PM]
