*Daphne*

Every part of my body was screaming for me to stop, but I ignored it as best as I could as I followed Rion through the trees. I groaned as my clothes got caught on a thin branch. I yanked the fabric free before pressing on.

Rion suddenly reached back and grabbed my hand. “I think I see a cave up ahead.”

I squinted into the darkness. My eyes were adjusting much better as the sky brightened as dawn approached. Our clothes had dried a bit ...