Bob woke to the sound of dripping on several occasions. Once he woke to the sound of someone leaving the room and a few minutes later returning. He dreamed of Bess touching him and awoke hard. Guilt overtook him, and sorrow. When he tried to replace the image of Bess with thoughts of Hillary, his...
Shadow highlighted the roundness of her cheeks. Her breath was stale. She turned her face away from him and whispered for him to get dressed as fast as he could and to grab his pack. He acknowledged her command, and tapped her back when he was ready. He followed her through the flap and into the ...
Their presence added a magical quality to the night. Zimp and Oro came from the wagon into the camp area. Festivities had already begun. Stalks of grass had been collected, bound, and placed all around the fire for when they wished to feed the fire into a high blaze. Early spring flowers had been...