Chapter 49 Waiting Back

(Lyra Cloris)

Valley Lake, this place is very safe. Morgan even believed it was a safe place to hide. I was strong enough for a little girl, and carrying Morgan's body on my shoulder, I walked along the path, after passing through the meadow, into the thick of the trees.

For about an hour, being in the dense forest, my movements became faster. I'm worried that Morgan is in critical condition, because earlier the man was coughing and vomiting blood. Morgan was conscious for a moment and then passed out. My clothes were stained with blood.

From a distance I could feel the cool breeze blowing, the trees growing thicker, and the sharp branches along the road accidentally scratching my robe...