Between Love and Blood Chapter 10

The darkness was easier to handle this time around as we made our ride upon the basket in reverse. Instead of remaining dark the whole ride it steadily got brighter as progress was made. Justin didn't even bother to try and mess with me this time for he's well aware if he even made a single attempt I'd knock him silly right out of the basket to where there's no tomorrow. Getting down from the old machine of the farmers is easier the second time since I now knew where to place the proper footing in order to prevent any missteps and fall.

When he passed through the famer's vegetable garden I mentioned how I wished I brought one of my own homemade baskets there with me. It would've been good to bring a few back to save for supper. As soon as Justin heard this he would says that he will tell this to the Council for the next foraging trip, but we can't take too much at one time or it would bring too much notice. The farmer and his family were already suspicious enough it was in the meantime. For now I'd have to do without.

We are about halfway home when we came to a sudden stop. Well Justin did I kept on walking. Apparently forgetting the dangers of being out in the open. I was only able to take a couple more steps when Justin shot out an arm grabbing my elbow and stopping me in my tracks. The grip he had on my arm is gentle yet rough enough to bring me to some anger.

"Justin, what do you think you're-," I demanded, indignant.

Until I shut my mouth upon catching the expression on his face. Instantly I knew what has caused him to stop me is very serious.

Justin was frozen in place with the only things moving are his ears. They're twitching in nearly every direction as if trying to snatch something, listening carefully.

"What is it," I whispered, keeping as silent as possible.

"I'm not sure," whispered Justin, still searching.

Suddenly his ears snap to the right towards the farmhouse.

Less than half a minute later his eyes widen considerably in terror and dread.

Taking my hand, bolting, Justin shouted "Run!"

Dragon!

Authors Note:

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