“One more that wouldn’t do as it was told.” “One more forever lost.” “There’s still time to change your mind.” And then, just as the voices peaked in volume, maddening in their relentless shrieking, she saw it. Small, but wide enough to crawl through, was a hole. A pale column of light poured down onto the soft earthen floor, and though faint, she was quite certain it was the most reassuring sight she’d seen in the entirety of her life. “Don’t go through there!” “That will be the end of you!” Rynn jumped, grabbing the edges of the hole. As crisp, liberating night air sliced through her senses, she gave one final glance over her shoulder. “Shut the hell up.” What did a bunch of strange eyes know, anyway? R Page 62
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