Silken secret

ated mottled shadows through the dense canopy. Her heart pumped with a mix of ex

es, producing a symphony of sound that engulfed Lily in delight. She adjusted the straps of her bac

oots. She was acutely aware of the unfamiliarity of her surroundings, but there was a rush

d out from the shadows, intrigued by the intruder in their realm. But she ignored her anxieties and

aching for the sky. Shafts of sunlight shone through the canopy above, highlighting

the impression that she was being drawn to something—something enigmatic and

he delved deeper into the woodland. For beyond the trees, beyond the whispers