My head feels light. I can’t hear what Ferron is trying to say to me. His mouth moves with urgency, but I hear no words. I blink. His face begins to blur. My arms are gripped by a pair of hands. They shake me causing my head to rock back and forth. Ferron’s eyes are the only clear thing I see. So pale. I wonder how irises could be such a color. They are beautiful.
“Lii, you have to stay awake.” His firm voice finally breaks through.
“I….can't….” I sigh slowly.
“Please, please you have to try.” Ferron has dry tears streaking his cheeks.
I begin to wander off in my head. How long had I been laying on this cave floor? Why can’t I feel the heat in my chest anymore? Why am I so dizzy? The dark cave slowly swallows me up.
When my eyes open, I’m spinning. My beautiful red gown hugs m
