They had been unable to escape the looping path with Evelyn Ford and Ronan Kendrick at the lead. This time, Ethan Dawson led the way. Once the break was over, everyone grabbed their luggage and followed behind him, pressing forward.
After eating, Officer Graham and Wendy had recovered some strength and were able to walk on their own.
Ronan Kendrick and Evelyn Ford brought up the rear. As they walked, they continued to use a megaphone to call out for the others.
The smell of burning wood from behind grew stronger. This part of the forest had many spruce trees, and their burning scent wasn't pleasant. It was similar to pine and cypress, acrid and choking.
Evelyn Ford glanced back. Through the black fog, she could vaguely make out the glow of a sky filled with fire.
"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH..." Officer Graham was coughing violently, his steps heavy. Evelyn Ford gave him another one of her special pills.
