He switched on his phone’s tracking location, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and stepped into the treeline. The forest swallowed him instantly. Every shadow felt like a threat. His heart pounded violently, each step feeling heavier than the last. He wasn’t sure if he was being brave or walking straight into danger.
Doubt overshadowed his bravado. He was a journalist, not a hero. What if he got lost? What if he couldn’t help the moose? Worse—what if whoever had set up that camp was still there? His hands shook, but determination overpowered fear. He had to keep going.