Chapter 33

Amelia stepped outside the cabin, her eyes scanning the surroundings. Samantha joined her, concern etched across her face. "They are still not back?" Amelia asked, casting a worried glance at Samantha. Samantha shook her head, her expression mirroring Amelia's unease. "No. I haven't seen Cassandra since she dashed off, and then Emily-" She paused, hesitating to voice her concerns. "What is it?", Amelia gently prodded. Samantha took a deep breath. "I don't know... I mean, I don't know Emily that well, but I was at the window when she left... and I don't know, it just felt off." "Off how?" Amelia inquired, her voice laced with worry. Samantha couldn't help but shudder as she recalled the uneasy feeling that had settled in her gut. "I'm sure it was nothing." Amelia, undeterred, placed a reassuring hand on Samantha's shoulder. "Please tell me. Every detail could be important." Samantha hesitated, then reluctantly shared her observation. "She glanced around, like she was about to do