The greatest adventure

Previously

…He looked at Anya, his dark eyes holding hers. “I will guide you, Anya. I will help you find what you seek. But you must understand, this is not a game. The Amazon demands respect. And sometimes,” he paused, his gaze sweeping over the dense, mysterious jungle that surrounded them, “it demands a sacrifice.” Anya met his gaze, a newfound resolve hardening within her. She had come seeking adventure, a treasure of gold and glory. But she was beginning to realize that the true treasure lay hidden, not in a chest, but in the heart of this wild, untamed land, and that protecting it might be the greatest adventure of all. The guide had appeared, and with him, the true journey had just begun.