I must hurry!
You decide to continue onwards. Knowing well the consequences of staying in one place for too long. The branches from nearby trees scrape against you, the moonlight barely illuminating the forest floor.
As time goes by, your eyes begin to adjust to the darkness. The gunshots are fainter now. Fatigue starts to creep in. You decide to rest for a few moments.
All is calm and quiet -- when all of a sudden you hear the howl of a nearby wolf. You tense up -- you are not safe yet.