Chapter 95

The suddenness of the gunshot shattered the silence of the woods, reverberating through the trees and sending shockwaves of panic through the group. Amelia's abrupt stumble and clutching her shoulder, her face contorted in pain, sent waves of alarm among her friends. Samantha's instinct kicked in like lightning. Without a second thought, she leaped toward Amelia, her arms outstretched in an attempt to protect her. "Are you okay? Samantha's voice quivered with concern as she inspected Amelia's shoulder, trying to assess the extent of the injury in the dim moonlit woods. Amelia winced, gritting her teeth against the searing pain. "I-I don't know. Fuck! I think its deep," she gasped, her voice strained with agony. The sensation of warmth trickled down her arm, a grim realization of the wound setting in. "Claire, help me get her up!" Samantha's urgency pierced through the chaos, beckoning Claire to assist in supporting Amelia. Together, they managed to get Amelia to her feet, but the te