Jisoo got to work immediately, her earlier complaints about hunger completely forgotten. She gathered dry sticks, stacked them carefully, and after a bit of trial and error, finally managed to start a small fire.
Aiden stood a short distance away, watching her every move with quiet curiosity.
Jisoo tore a piece of meat from the beast and placed it over the fire using a sharpened stick. As the flames licked the surface, a soft sizzling sound filled the air.
At first, nothing much happened. Then slowly… the scent began to change.
The raw smell faded, replaced by something rich, warm, and mouthwatering.
Jisoo's eyes lit up. "Yes… that's it…" she whispered proudly, turning the meat carefully.
The fat began to melt, dripping slightly into the fire, causing small bursts of flame and a louder sizzling sound.
And then—The aroma spread.
It drifted through the trees, carried by the wind, wrapping around the forest like an invisible wave.
Aiden's expression shifted almost instantly.
