Descent (A Lost Tribe Book 1) by Kallie Ross

Author:Kallie Ross [Ross, Kallie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-06-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

After everyone makes it into the next room, there’s an awkward silence that lingers between Mateo and me that puzzles me. Alexis, Jesse, and Gabriel discuss the journey ahead of us in detail. I gather that we'll be traveling for days, but then get distracted by our surroundings. I'm so spaced out that everything else floats over my head, like the familiar noor.

Why did I have to fall down here, with him? Why did he have to go and complicate things with an almost-kiss? What's really like supposed to mean?

The ground in this cavern is less rocky and more like soil. Bright green, leafy rows fill the space, and it’s a stark contrast to the dark and rigid, rocky walls. The toe of my shoe catches on a plant protruding from the ground, and before I can balance myself my body flies forward. Arms wrap around my torso and pull me back to my feet.

“There is much beauty to see here, Ollie, but you must also try to be aware of the task at hand. Walking.” Gabriel has no qualms about looking me in the eye, and I can tell the glint in his eyes is playful. His strong arms begin to unfold from around me, but he leaves one arm held out for me.

“You’re my hero.” I bat my eyelashes dramatically and grin as I take his arm.

“I am no hero,” Gabriel replies. “Although, if being a hero involves embracing you frequently, I will accept the title without any arguments.” I giggle at his attempt at flirting.

“I'm pretty clumsy. You have no idea what you’re in for.”

“I will take my chances with you, Olivia.” It's so hard to comprehend how Gabriel's able to joke one minute and then come across so serious the next. I can’t tell if he has feelings for me, and I’m not sure I want him to. It’s hard enough to try and make sense of my feelings for Mateo.

“So, what do you think your family and friends will do after that last quake?” Mateo asks. His question diverts my thoughts from dwelling too much on Gabriel’s flirting.

“Everyone will calm down after my father and the elders tell the tribe that we are on our way. If there is another tremor, they may all move on to calm the fears of the tribe.”

“How will you find them after you take us to the surface?” I ask.

“We have remained in contact with the surface over centuries, and I trust that he will relay a message to me when things have settled.”

“How long do you think that'll take?” I ask as we turn to walk along a small crevice in the floor of the cavern. Halfway across the cavern I notice a small trickle of water flowing in the same direction we're walking. The water’s current grows stronger ahead of us, and it flows into an opening that will soon serve as our exit.

“Several decisions were made if the tremors continue to plague our tribe, so it may be that I receive a message in a matter of days.

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