Noctisardor Bypass [raid] going deeper underground

he had been wrong to let laurel go. mahler had told himself that it was better to attempt a split than let them both be savaged here today. 
but no sooner had he turned away and made for the small cave than laurel returned. the echoing plaintive cry made the gargoyle's skin prickle with fear.
in another handful of seconds, ursus would be upon them. mahler grunted and pulled the woman toward him. indra was pushed into her arms. "go to the cave. now. vhen it is quieter in this voodland, leave it. go left along the lagoon and get out of rivenvood."
mahler did not pause now. he drew away from the pair and crossed back along his tracks, roaring a challenge between the darkened shadows.
the man lunged for the first wolf that separated from the gloom. his jaws would hold nothing back. he placed his massive frame across the trail, prepared to fight for as long as he was able.
run, laurel