The clothing issue was resolved, but food had once again become the biggest problem for Dilan's group.
After two consecutive days of heavy rain, their food supplies were completely depleted, leaving them with just four wild rabbits, which were nowhere near enough. As night fell, venturing into the forest was not an option. Fortunately, Dilan had Simon's crossbow in hand. During the last time Gilla and the girls bathed by the pond, Dilan had discovered many otters, which now became his target.
Dilan figured it was about time for the otters to come out and forage.
Dilan, accompanied by Rhett, headed to the pond, crossbow in hand.
Too many people might scare the otters away. Besides, this time they weren't going deep into the forest to hunt wild animals; the two of them were enough, more
