Raith grit his teeth at the thirty minute drive it took to get to the ice caves, knowing it was taking time off of their schedule to be in and out of Orașul Sângelui before dawn. Although it would be possible for them to simply rest in the citadel until the soporis bibisti subsided, staying only invited trouble, especially for a mortal like Gabriella. So there was no option to stay.
They had to be done with this whole thing by five a.m. and back to Elder Davu in order for everyone to be safe.
The SUVs came to a screeching halt in the parking lot that led to the trailhead and onto the ice caves. They all barreled out of the cars; the sense of urgency fueling their movements as they scrambled around, prepping for this journey into hell.
Gabriella stood still as she watche
