council’s Call

The following day was not very light. Low clouds drifted in great slowness over the hills. The air was reeking with wet earth and smoke which still lingered around the burnt roofs.

Before the twins, Annabelle awoke. She sat on the savage of the bed and watched them breathe. Their expressions were gentle, chagrin, when slumbering. She was feeling some kind of peace that was settling her chest. It did not last long.

Ezra had already his clothes on when she went in to see him ...