~HAZEL~

"What is that?" I ask Ashton sharply, my eyes narrowing as I hear an unusually loud horn blowing repeatedly throughout the dense forest. The sharp, blaring sound echoes through the towering trees, startling nearby birds into flight. It's the first time I've heard such a signal during the game—normally, these horns are only used to mark the end of the mating event. But I immediately realize this isn't a typical signal; the timing and intensity suggest something is wrong. We had ...