The last nutrition fluid ran out yesterday, and the clean drinking water was completely gone this morning.
Everyone's stomachs burned with hunger, their throats dry as sandpaper.
"Can't wait any longer." Caelir's voice cut through the silence. "We need to hunt for food and water."
"I'm with you." Ares crossed his arms, straight to the point as always.
"Kalio takes four men to scout for water," Caelir quickly divided the team. "Elena and the others hold down the fort."
"No way." Elena stepped forward, meeting both men's eyes. "I'm going with you."
Caelir frowned. "Elena, it's a hell of a lot more dangerous out there than you realize."
Ares shot her a look, his tone deadpan. "This isn't a camping trip."
"That's exactly why I need to go." Elena didn't back down, her
