Celeste insisted that everyone get some rest while she stood watch alone. They all knew that if she slept, the Shadow Eater infection would worsen, so they didn't argue.
The night passed uneventfully. As dawn broke, she roused everyone to prepare for departure.
The mountain air was crisp and fresh in the early morning.
Ethan took a deep breath. Strangely enough, in both his lives, this was the first time he had ever camped out in the wild.
After a quick meal, Celeste checked their direction and led the way. At first, the journey was manageable, but after a few hours, the terrain became impassable. Vines and thorny undergrowth blocked the path, forcing Leo and Williams to take turns hacking through with machetes.
Even Victor, who had been keeping up without complaint, was drenched in sweat by noon.
