Adrian's legs moved faster than his thoughts, propelling him through the dimly lit passages of the cave. The unconscious bodies of bandits lay strewn about, markers of the violence that had preceded their desperate flight with his teammates. Each one he passed was a grim reminder of the chaos behind them, but also a guiding path toward their escape.
With Rhea securely in his arms, he darted through the labyrinthine cave, his sharp eyes catching glimpses of the second entrance ahead, illuminated faintly by the outside light. The chill of the cave was quickly replaced by the brisk mountain air as he burst through the exit, his breaths coming in ragged gasps.
