It seemed like either the vampires inside had realized escaping wasn't an option, or most of them were already dead. Or both. Either way, there was definitely fewer of them trying to get past now, which gave Caroline time to reclaim her stake. She moved back a bit further, trying to stay focused - everything smelled of blood now, which didn't make it easy.

She was finally able to get a better look at the animal she'd seen before. It was a bobcat and it was now wandering around the same area she'd retreated to. She kept an eye on it, not quite sure what exactly it was, other than on their side.