Jacob’s horror deepened. The forest wasn’t just being disturbed—it was being gutted. The workers moved quickly, loading the cargo with a sense of urgency. This wasn’t just reckless destruction. It was deliberate, methodical. He had stumbled onto something much bigger than he had ever anticipated.
Jacob craned his neck, inching forward to get a better look at the site. His heart pounded as he tried to take in every detail. But as he shifted his weight, his foot slid. The mud beneath the rock was slick, and before he could catch himself, he slipped, landing with a loud thwap.