Chapter 266

Isla and the others were deep in sleep when they heard a sound. One after another, they rushed out of the shed, asking, "What’s wrong, Vanessa?" "Someone tried to drug us with smoked herbs. We can’t stay here. Let’s move, now," Vanessa replied without hesitation. The guys jolted up too, grabbed their gear, and quickly followed her into the dense forest. Vanessa only got this kind of gut feeling when things were seriously going south. Like now — it was like her instincts knew exactly where to go. No second-guessing. They ran quite a distance, putting the sheds far behind them. Relying on memory, Vanessa led them up a slope to a high ground area where a few massive rocks stood — the perfect spot to hide. Ten people crouched behind the rocks, eyes fixed toward the direction they came from. Like clockwork, that escapee farmer showed up with a group heading into the sheds. Had they delayed even a few minutes, things could’ve gone sideways fast. "Should we tell the coach?" Isla asked in a lo