Chapter 8: Betrayal and Escape

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With the cabin now complete, the group settled into a more comfortable routine. They spent their days gathering resources, exploring the surrounding area, and defending their home against any potential threats. However, tensions were still high, and trust between members of the group was beginning to falter. One evening, as they sat around the campfire, Jules noticed that Nikki was acting strange. She was fidgeting nervously and avoiding eye contact. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Later that night, Jules was on watch duty when he saw a figure moving towards the cabin. He recognized the figure as Nikki, and he could see that she was carrying a backpack. Jules approached her and demanded to know what was going on. After some hesitation, Nikki admitted that she had stolen some of their resources and was planning to leave the group. She believed that they were never going to find the person responsible for Johnson's death and that they were wasting their time staying together. Jules was shocked and hurt by Nikki's betrayal. He knew that the group was struggling to stay united, but he never expected one of their own to turn on them. After some discussion, Nikki agreed to leave quietly, taking only what she had stolen. The next morning, the remaining members of the group were still reeling from Nikki's departure. They knew that they couldn't stay in one place for too long, especially with a potential traitor among them. They decided to pack up and move on, continuing their search for the truth. As they left the cabin behind, Jules couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. He had grown close to Nikki during their time together, and her betrayal had hurt him deeply. But he knew that they had to keep moving forward, for the sake of Johnson and their shared mission. As they walked through the forest, Jules and the others were once again reminded of the dangers that lurked in this world. They had to stay alert and ready for anything that came their way, knowing that their journey was far from over.

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