No, she refused to succumb to such despair.

She cast aside the grim thoughts, drank more water, and ate some bread to quickly restore her energy.

Perhaps her rising panic had been clouding her judgment and obscuring the path. Once refreshed, she resolved to venture back into the forest, this time taking the opposite direction.

She knew Holden and Adrian were not the type to passively await rescue. Perhaps they had assessed their situation and moved deeper into the forest seeking an exit.

Regardless of the obstacles, Ariana was determined not to give up.