Chapter 27
Grace
I want you to know that I’m here. I’m all right and I’m here.
During my journey back I felt myself levitating, as though I were being air lifted to another planet until I was flung about and I saw myself spiraling down a vortex. The spinning stopped as suddenly as it began. I found myself bent over, my hands on my knees, my eyes closed to keep the dizziness away. When I was able to stand upright I tried settling my breath enough so I could think coherent thoughts. This time, at least I knew where I was.
A river flowed nearby, and I felt the dust from hundreds of wheels, animals, and people kicking the dry ground. The air was heavy enough to hold in my hands. I stood there, gathering my bearings, watching the wagons head into the distance. I looked behind me and saw no
