Chapter 9
black nails of sorrow
Ancient tombs lined the north side of Place de Pokoj. Made of stone, standing upright with peaks at the top, they reminded Nelia of elfin hats. The trees crowding about the tombs had peaked points as well, along with vine-like branches that had made their way around the trees next to them, creating mystical-looking hammocks through the park. Round flower bushes covered in tiny purple flowers lined the packed-dirt paths, with large red-berry bushes placed every ten feet.
A deep rumble came from her stomach as she left behind the cemetery and stepped into the flower garden. Nelia wished she had another buttery biscuit with ham stuffed in the middle, but felt instantly selfish for her strong desire. She was becoming weak simply by knowing there was plenty of
