SEVENTEEN
Insurrection
There was a long pause between them, after Nathaniel finished the recounting of his grim tale. She released a deep breath before standing up to stretch her back, after which she wandered over to the cave’s entrance. It was dark outside and a thick layer of snow now covered the ground. So engrossed was she in Nathaniel’s story that she had completely neglected the world around them. Snow fell heavily from the dark sky and the temperature had taken a noticeable drop.
‘We should descend to the caverns below and join the others, where it is warm.’ said Nathaniel, who approached quietly to stand by her side. ‘Of course, if you wish to leave, I will respect your decision.’
‘You released innocents, Nathaniel.’ she said, struggling to come to terms with the revelations t
