Liam dashed into the forest without giving Irina any warning, his feet tearing through the thick undergrowth as branches whipped past his shoulders and leaves scattered beneath his steps.
The sudden movement caught her off guard for only a moment before she immediately followed, her powerful legs carrying her between the trees with practiced ease. Fortunately, Liam was not moving at his absolute maximum speed. He could have disappeared into the forest within seconds if he wanted to, but he deliberately kept his pace low enough for Irina to remain beside him.
The forest itself seemed to blur around them as they ran, sunlight breaking through the canopy in scattered patches while the sound of their footsteps disturbed birds and small creatures hiding among the foliage.
