Amelia’s POV

The elder raised his hand, signaling for silence. “For the second round, you’ll both be blindfolded. First one to hit a deer wins.”

Two guards stepped forward, each carrying a strip of black cloth. My throat went dry as one of them tied the blindfold securely around my head. Darkness swallowed me instantly.

The crowd murmured with excitement, some already whispering their bets. I could practically feel the weight of their doubt pressing on me.

Camille’s voice rang out, ...