Autumn

　　My mind raced with doubts and questions, and at this moment, I knew for sure what I wanted to do.

　　To take the risk.

　　As I checked the time and realized it was exactly 5 o'clock, a surge of uncertainty washed over me. Was I being too hasty in believing Lily's letter? There could very well be a trap waiting for me in the depths of the forest, orchestrated by the Darkwater Pack to bring about my downfall.

　　Despite the nagging doubts, I ...