“I’m doing at least two ropes at a time in case we’re in a hurry coming back and can’t wait to take turns,” Lily said.
Silas nodded. That made sense; they didn’t know how quickly they would be returning or what might be chasing them. When she had the ropes secured, she and Abigail started repelling down.
As they left the top of the waterfall, Silas saw movement in the darkness and two Bone Gnawers appeared at the top.
“Look out,” Silas cried.
But it was too late. Knives flashed out and sliced neatly through both ropes. Lily and Abigail fell to the pool below. To Silas’ right more Bone Gnawers spilled into the cavern from the side tunnel. It was a trap and Silas was pissed at himself for not seeing it coming. He turned to the group of Bone Gnawers on the dry land.
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