They heard a soft knock at the door. Both looked at the door, Shivdas with concern and Thomas with hope. Someone is at the door!
The knock repeated, this time three times at equal intervals. Shivdas stood up, sheathed his knife, and walked towards the door. Thomas tried to move so that the entrant would see him when the door opens.
Shivdas unbolted the door and someone walked in. Behind the person, outside the door, Thomas saw some thick vegetation and a river. Where the hell am I? Am I being held captive in a forest? He couldn’t see more, not even the houses on the other bank of the river. The door was closed quickly. A hot gush of air whooshed in and flickered the burning candle. One long breath of fresh air filled his lungs.
He didn’t hear any quick chats between them. Both the perso
