After eating their fill, the others prepared to head back into the mountains, planning to hunt more animals and replenish their stock of dried food.
Evelyn Ford took Serena Lynch to dig for medicinal herbs, while Ronan Kendrick, armed with his long blade, went hunting with the others.
Away from Evelyn Ford, Ronan Kendrick reverted to his usual cold and aloof nature. He closed his eyes, listening for the movements of animals to pinpoint their location.
"There's some activity in a hollow on the other side of this mountain."
Judging by the sounds and the smell, it had to be dholes. Dholes are among the most savage and swift of wild animals. They're incredibly fast and difficult to handle without a rifle.
Ronan Kendrick gripped his long blade and pointed to the left.
"This way."
Quincy and Officer Graham immediately followed, and the others didn't hesitate.
Plants had begun to grow in the mountains, and with no shortage of animals, it was clear there was a water source nearby.
