Challenging Terrain
The four of them—Rebecca, Andrew, Anna, and Trent, Andrew’s father—moved at a steady pace, the sound of their footsteps mingling with the rustle of leaves and the distant call of birds.
Rebecca found herself falling into a rhythm, the fresh air clearing her mind, the exercise calming her nerves. But as they ascended, the terrain became more challenging. The path grew steeper, the rocks more uneven, and Trent began to struggle.