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“I’m one hundred percent with you. I want you, Foster. If that’s what it takes to be the woman by your side, I’ll show more respect but as an equal to everyone else, not as a lover you want to keep behind you. I want to fight at your side.”
"Eve, I'm a fighter. It’s my nature," I respond, my voice thick with emotion. "It's difficult not to want to keep you from harm's way."
"Then try it," she challenges me, her gaze unwavering. "I've been an alpha my whole life, and I know the struggle of being on top in your given tribe. I'm willing to let go of my tendencies, but so do you with yours."
I feel a lump forming in my throat, the weight of her expectations pressing down on me like a leaden cloak. "I can't promise anything, Eve, but I'll try," I concede, my voice barely above a whisper.
"I'll take your trying," she replies softly, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. And in that moment, as we stand there, facing each other amidst the tangled undergrowth of the jungle, I know that no matter what lies ahead, we will face it together, united.
“Have you two sorted your differences? We got a lad to catch before they barbeque him,” Jack says eagerly, his eyes, as usual, locked on Eve. As much as I’d love to punch the living daylights out of anyone touching my woman, it’s not the agreement I’ve made with her.
I’m not sure how I’ll feel once we get off the island, but I doubt I’ll want to share her with anyone else. And there is no way I’ll give her up either.
This woman embodies perfection for me, and it's not just her beauty that captivates me. It's the fire in her eyes, the strength in her voice, and the unwavering courage in her heart. She's not just a lover or a companion; she's a force of nature, a beacon of light in the darkness, guiding me through the storms of this predicament we’re in.
It’scrazy. I’ve known her for about two seconds, and I feel as if I need her by my side in my life.
“Astro could do with his arse getting a little burnt. Teach him not to fuck off like he did,” I quip, unable to tear my gaze away from Eve as I throw her a lopsided, amused grin. Her eyes meet mine, and for a moment, the world falls away, leaving only the two of us locked in a silent exchange of understanding.
But before the moment can linger, she breaks the contact, her attention shifting effortlessly to her most recent lover, Byron. With a smile that could melt glaciers, she effortlessly redirects the conversation.
“Byron, I’m wearing all white, which is not a good idea when sneaking up on the enemy. Can you help me cut my jeans into shorts? I’ll wear Zane’s black hoodie as well.”
I can't help but admire her resourcefulness and her ability to adapt and thrive in even the most challenging of circumstances. She's a force to be reckoned with, a whirlwind of energy and charisma that sweeps everyone in her path along for the ride.
As I watch her interact with the others, I can't shake the feeling that she's meant to be by my side, a constant presence in my life that I never knew I needed until now. And as we prepare to face whatever challenges lie ahead, I find comfort in the knowledge that she'll be there, a guiding star leading me through the darkness.
As we trek through the dense jungle, the darkness envelops us like a suffocating veil, the only illumination coming from the faint glow of the moonlight cutting through the inky blackness.
We didn’t bring any torches for this ambush; the natives have a superior vantage point, knowing the island far better than we do. They likely have lookout spots where they could spot us approaching their camp.
Having been to their side of the island before, Jack leads the way up front, his senses finely tuned to the slightest rustle or shift in the undergrowth. I follow closely behind, the weight of our mission pressing down on me like a leaden cloak.
"This island is bigger than we thought," Jack's voice cuts through the oppressive silence, his words tinged with a hint ofdisbelief. "It's massive. You could wander it for days if you don’t know where you’re going."
“What if Astro’s not with them?” Eve asks.
I nod, my jaw clenched tight with determination. "We'll find him," I reply, my voice firm with resolve. "No matter what it takes."
"It's impossible," Byron chimes in from behind, his tone laced with skepticism, echoing through the dense foliage. "A place like this would have been discovered by now, mapped out, studied."
"I feel like we're in an episode ofLost," Eve muses, her words hanging in the air like a lingering echo. "The plane crash and people disappearing, the mysterious border, all this weirdness around us, it's like we've stumbled into another world."
I chuckle at her comment; it feels like that. But that’s a series, and this is real. We’re right here, and it’s happening to us, and we need to find a way to survive.
“The Bermuda Triangle,” Zane muses. “Maybe there’s something similar on the coast of Africa.”
“It’s as much a legend as King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail,” Byron chimes in. “Many scientists and researchers argue that the Bermuda Triangle's alleged mysteries are likely the result of natural phenomena and human error rather than supernatural causes. Factors such as unpredictable weather patterns, strong currents, and navigational challenges in the region could contribute to accidents and disappearances.”
“Byron, you’ve just killed the mystique and the romance in your explanation,” Eve playfully retorts, but he just looks confused.
I turn to Jack, my mind racing with questions. "How many are there in the tribe?" I ask, my voice low with urgency.
"About twenty, maybe thirty adults," his response sends chills down my spine. "I saw them preparing one of their own dead. I think... I think they consume them."
"There have been reports of similar practices among Amazonian tribes," Byron interjects, his voice calm and measured amidst the chaos of our surroundings. "Anthropologists and researchers have documented instances of cannibalism in certain cultures as part of their religious or cultural rituals."
His words hang in the air, a sobering reminder of the harsh realities we face.
