Chapter 6It was around noon.The dense forest lay buried under a thick shroud of clouds. Lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a distant rumble of thunder. The air was heavy with moisture, hinting at an approaching storm. The tall branches of the trees clashed against each other, and the restless rustle of leaves deepened the silence rather than breaking it.That eerie silence was pierced only by the furious barking of an injured dog. Its voice carried hunger, pain, and rage — like a chilling warning of some unseen danger.In the midst of this atmosphere, Raj was running. His feet