The air became hotter and hugged Kess’ body with an insolent persistence as the little band traveled farther into the day. They entered a part of the woodland which became more open affording a gentle breeze to flow through the forest.
She had been walking for what felt like hours and her thoughts of finding Mac gave way for a moment to the scenery she was traveling through.
Kess looked around in fascination at the grass and dirt; it seemed to glisten all around her. It was almost as if glitter had been sprinkled all over the ground. And the trees were various shades of vibrant greens and reds, sporadically interwoven into lofty colorful arches.
Occasional streamers of sunlight would highlight a cluster of trees and cause them to appear dusted with translucent powder. The whole effect c
