Limited Rest

I suddenly needed a moment alone. Feeling grateful for the safety of the cave and Lionel’s presence. But saddened that the comfort of a dress had not lasted even twenty-four hours and I was naked and unprotected for the rest of my journey.

It meant I had much more work to do.

I’ll have to find clothes first thing.

I sighed.

Making Lionel’s head spin from the entrance to observe me.

I knew he could see me vividly in the dark. His eyes shined purplish in the fading light. Reminding me of that fact.

He was waiting to see what was wrong.

“I need moss.” I told Lionel. “I have to make the ring. A bit of lavender to keep Craven away.”

His shadow nodded and he slipped out the crevice.

Standing in there alone, I could hear the water dripping far in the distance.

Deeper in the cave.

I caught the wafting smell of sulfur that told me most of this cave had once been filled with water.

Even under my feet was stone.

And it was cold. I knew it was only going to get colder as night fell.

Near the crev