While the road around the mountains was much longer, it was also a lot less dangerous. Aside from the snow, which was now starting to become a small problem, they didn't run into any cannibal cults or bandits.
Rayne spent most of her time in the driver's cabin with Julian, while Jonah was engrossed in reading.
They mainly all met together during mealtimes, where Jonah would slowly tell them about his experience during the initial earthquakes.
Rayne felt that Jonah was a decent guy and was more comfortable around him than she had been before, making the journey overall more pleasant.
It took them four whole days to make it back to the valley where the bunker was located.
Julian parked the RV on the side of the highway that was adjacent to the forest where the bunker was located.
Noah and Ian scouted the surrounding area regularly, ensuring that Damien's men weren't lying in ambush, and updated Julian on the situation.