CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
With a gasp for air, Switch fell to her hands and knees. Her whole body shook and she shivered, despite the heat of the cavern lingering from the flames spread by the Sleeping Beast. Before them, the Sleeping Beast had fallen into an awkward position, but with its eyes closed so firmly, it looked as if it was sleeping very well.
All it needs is a blanket and pillow and it will probably get a better night’s sleep than I’ve gotten in four days, Switch thought with more than a hint of jealousy. I wonder if I could use my Blood Gem to put myself to sleep for a while.
“Switch, are you okay?” said Bait, looking down at her with concern on her face. “You look shaken.”
Switch looked up at Bait in annoyance. “Just my nerves getting the best of me. And why aren’t you shaking?
