Chapter 51

"What's wrong? Still upset about my previous joke?" Ryan asked. Nina huffed. "I can't be bothered to be mad at you! I'm worried about wild beasts around our camp." On the deserted island, there might not be lions or tigers, but it didn't rule out other carnivores like pythons, crocodiles, or giant lizards. The thought of a python swallowing someone whole sent shivers down Ryan's spine. However, being the only man on the island, he couldn't afford to show fear. He put on an indifferent expression. "You must be seeing things! We've been living in this camp for days, and there's been no sign of any wild beasts!" A hint of doubt flickered in Nina's eyes. "When Freya and I were digging wild ginger, we heard rustling not far away. "It was like the sound of a wild animal moving. It's different from the sound of the wind." Ryan gave Nina a thumbs up. "You didn't even run with that? Impressive!" Nina continued, "I threw a stone in that direction, and the rustling stopped. We thought