Not even a day had passed since the fight with the level three taipan. Rachel's massage had basically removed any physical exhaustion, but Liam still felt a lingering weakness in his very soul, a clear sign of his self-abuse.
Of course, the near-death experience played a part in that. While Liam had healed completely, suffering so much had left a mark that only genuine rest could remove.
Yet, Liam had to push himself a bit more, especially in the face of that unique occurrence.
Removing the taipan, leaving the mine temporarily untouched, and the wet season created the perfect conditions for the main ingredient to arrive. It was why Liam had Rachel leave a tracking device on the surface while he was resting, and his intuition paid off.
