Chapter 195: The Vanishing in the Pines

Thelma Zane’s POV After much deliberation, we had decided to expand our search to a three-kilometer radius the next day. The task seemed daunting. In the mountainous, snow-covered terrain, even covering 500 meters in a day could be an uphill battle. The landscape was riddled with obstacles, and any unforeseen troubles could stall a team indefinitely. We divided into five teams, each with six members, tasked to explore different directions. The werewolf grandmasters marked all the team members with a unique symbol, allowing us to communicate if one group stumbled upon any clues. Master Kevin and Frank stayed behind to safeguard the ruins of the witch clan, while Master Hayley and Master Mary each led a team. I was given the responsibility to lead one of the groups, and the remaining teams were headed by seasoned members of the expedition. I was surprised when Aldrich opted not to lead a team. Instead, he and Dorothy insisted on staying with me. “You’re pivotal to this op