Sadie Reed
A black void of nothingness surrounds her.
Even with the breeze blowing, air hunger forces her to inhale, but each breath lacks
satisfaction.
"Come on." He tugs her hand, urging her forward. "The cave isn't far."
Focusing, she shadows his steps, hoping to avoid tripping hazards, sharp rocks, thorns, and
creepy crawlers of the night.
She stumbles over something hard, then slides off the side of a rock into something
prickly. An explosion of burning pain ignites across the sole of her left foot.
"Ooh. Fuck." She hobbles on one foot, stubbing her other toe. "Double fuck."
Ethan releases her hand, then steps in front of her, giving her his back. "Jump on."
"What?" She gingerly feels her burning sole, pulling out what she can only imagine are
cactus needles from her arch and the ball of her foot.
"You heard me." He squats. "Get on."