Chapter 338

**Chapter 338**

“Do you really think they’d hide a flag in a cave that could hardly be seen?” Tabby asked as we walked through the dark cave. The drone hovering above us provided a little light, making the shadows flicker on the walls.

We moved cautiously, the sound of our footsteps echoing in the still air. The cave felt ancient, its walls cool and damp. Tabby looked around, her eyes scanning for any sign of the hidden flag.

“I guess it’s possible,” I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt. “But they wouldn’t make it easy for us, would they?”

Tabby nodded, but I could see the doubt in her eyes. We needed to stay focused if we wanted to find what we were looking for. The cave stretched on ahead of us, dark and mysterious. With each step, the excitement of the hunt mixed with a hint of unease.

“Let’s keep moving,” I said, urging us forward. The cave held secrets, and we were determined to uncover them.

Heads had gone off to find someone they could actually keep an eye on. They refused to follow us into the cave.

As I thought about it, I realized it was probably a bad sign. But I pushed that feeling aside and decided to keep going.

“Honestly, yes,” I replied, looking back at her.

She stood near the entrance of the cave, a worried expression on her face.

“There could be dangerous animals in here,” she said.

, nibbling on her lower lip, she looked uncertain.

“Since when are you afraid of a wild animal?” I teased her. Normally, she was much braver than that.

She pressed her lips together in a straight line and followed me into a cave.

For humans…

It was dark inside the cave, making it hard to see. But since we were shifters, we had an easier time navigating through it. My heart began to race as we walked deeper into the cave. The darkness surrounded us, but we pressed on. Each step felt more intense, and I could feel the excitement building inside me.

The cave was damp, and we had to climb over some rocks. But overall, we made it to the middle of the cave without too many problems. Tabby and I felt comfortable as we navigated the rocks. We both had a good sense of balance and worked well together.

A low growl came from deep inside the cave, making us stop in our tracks. My heart raced as I slowly turned around. There, staring back at me, were yellow, beady eyes. They belonged to a creature with sharp teeth that seemed to stretch as the growl echoed.

The darkness surrounded us as we moved cautiously.

“Is that a wolf?” Tabby asked, stepping back slightly. She was ready to change her position if necessary.

“No,” I replied, trying to clear the lump that had formed in my throat.

The more I stared at the creature, the more uneasy I felt.

I started to feel more familiar with the situation, but I was certain that the creature was not a wolf. This was a real wild animal, and if we weren’t careful, we could easily become its lunch.

It wasn’t until the animal lunged towards us that I realized just how dangerous it was.

Tabby gasped, “Holy shit!” She quickly dodged the attack but fell to the ground in the process.

“Yeah, it’s a black bear,” I warned her, confirming my suspicions. “And…”

“We just stepped into its territory,” I thought, realizing I should have known there would be a bear somewhere in this cave. It was foolish of me to think it would be empty.

Suddenly, the bear lunged at us again. This time, it managed to claw at my arm, and I felt a sharp pain.

I felt a sharp pain in my arm, causing me to stagger backward. Blood started trickling down my shoulder, but I pushed the discomfort aside and focused on the bear standing in front of me.

“Judy, look!” Tabby exclaimed, pointing at the bear.

I followed her finger and felt my breath catch in my throat. There, around the bear’s neck, was one of our flags.

“How did they get it around a black bear’s neck?” I asked, surprised.

I asked, feeling both scared and amazed. They really went all out.

Suddenly, the bear lunged at me before I could even think.

My wolf didn’t like that we were being attacked, and I wasn’t doing anything to stop it.

She was eager to jump into action.

In Chapter 338, she rushed towards the bear, ready to face it head-on. This was just who she was. Even though she was smaller than most, she was fierce and loved a good fight. She couldn’t stand being challenged and felt it was her destiny to take on whatever came her way.

I had to hold her back for a moment. There was no way I could shift without taking off my clothes first. These were the only clothes I had on this island, and I couldn’t risk losing them.

“We weren’t properly warned before coming here,” I said, feeling a bit frustrated. “I needed these clothes to at least last me until tomorrow evening when I can finally leave this island.”

Suddenly, a bear growled loudly nearby. Its breath was hot as it got close to my face. I couldn’t help but let out a gasp.

I let out a warning growl, but it didn’t sound very fierce in my human form. Just as the creature lunged at me again, I jumped over it and landed near Tabby. She was busy picking up some rocks she had found in the cave, ready to throw them at the beast.

“What’s the plan?” she asked, getting ready and her eyes shining with determination.

“We need to get the flag,” I replied weakly, not really sure what else to say about it.

“No, really, Sherlock,” she said, rolling her eyes. “What I meant was, how are we going to get the flag?”

“Just grab it,” I replied.

“How did they even get it around its neck?” I asked, curious.

If we can figure out how it got that thing around its neck in the first place, maybe we can take it off.

“Maybe they drugged it?” she suggested.

Suddenly, the loud roar of the bear interrupted our conversation. I paused, trying to think.

I told her, “Distract it while I strip.” As I said this, I shuffled out of my shoes.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

“How do I distract a black bear?” she asked, her mouth hanging open in disbelief.

“I don’t know, think of something,” I said to her just as the bear lunged again. “Throw rocks at it!”

It felt like the bear was only focused on me, completely ignoring Tabby. I knew her distraction might be important, so I hoped she would act quickly.

She growled at the bear, drawing its attention. Instead of charging at me, the bear lunged at her. Thankfully, she was in good shape. As a skilled fighter, she quickly circled the bear, skillfully dodging its attacks and managing to stay safe.

I threw rocks to distract it and to keep its eyes off me. I hoped this would give me time to escape.