The deeper Aurora ventured into the mountains surrounding the Tiger Tribe territory, the colder the air became.
Thick trees towered overhead, their twisted branches weaving together tightly enough to dim the sunlight filtering through the canopy. The forest floor was uneven with exposed roots, moss-covered stones, and patches of damp ground that released a rich scent of soil and greenery into the air.
It took Aurora nearly an hour of searching before she finally gathered everything she needed for Briana's treatment, though truthfully, she had become distracted multiple times by all the unfamiliar plants growing around her.
