(Kiara)
The first shelter came into view through the trees. Taren raised his hand, and everyone stopped behind him. The small wooden structure looked old enough to have been there for decades. One of the windows was covered from inside.
Nobody approached immediately.
Taren sent one warrior around the left side while the other checked the right. Tessa stayed beside me as we waited. I searched the trees for movement but saw nothing. Nyra was paying attention too.
'Someone has been here.' She moved forward inside me. 'I can smell more than one person. Some scents are older.'
Taren signaled for us to come closer.
The door wasn't locked. He opened it while the two warriors stood on either side. Nobody came out. After checking inside, Taren allowed Tessa and me to enter.
The shelter had o
