“Not yet,” Haran shouted back, “Nobody goes
anywhere until we do some exploring.”
The bottom of our descent set us in a small
alcove. It was not big enough to fit the group comfortably.
Clerebald said, “I’ll see what else I can find.”
Haran stopped her before she left, “No.
You’ve done enough, It’s my mission, I need to start taking the
risk.” He began to leave.
“Sire, your arm, you need to rest,” Willow
uttered.
“I’m fine, I won’t be long.”
We stood in the alcove. I was waiting for
something evil to come into the space and eat us all. I was tired,
my body ached in every muscle, and my face and hair were filthy. It
hurt just to think. I needed—we needed—food, water and rest. I
didn’t think I would be able to go on much longer.
Haran returned, “I found a place for us to
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