Broken by C. R. Jane & Mila Young

Author:C. R. Jane & Mila Young [Jane, C. R. & Young, Mila]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Most of the day had passed by uneventfully, my shoulders were sun kissed, and I hadn’t crossed paths with anyone. The farther I traveled through the woods, the more I doubted my decision to follow the elf Vepar’s suggestion. The only sign of life were the insects that kept chewing on my skin, and I swatted another one on my arm.

Jitters lingered in my gut as I contemplated backtracking, taking the other path, except I’d come too far and going back meant I’d never reach the destination in time. So, I had to believe this was the right direction. Please let it be the case.

Mountains soared overhead like giants. Shadows already stretched over the landscape from the two suns dropping behind the hills. My stomach growled, but I checked my map for the tenth time for a river that should be around here. Finally, I emerged from the woods to an open cleared land, overshadowed by a sheer cliff where the most stunning crystal waterfall tumbling into a river.

A brilliant tranquility fell over the place despite the roar of the water.

Dying of thirst, I rushed forward, dumped my bag on the bank, and quickly scanned the crystalline purplish water for any creatures, finding it all clear.

Maybe I underestimated how easy this test might be. I stepped into the cool water, the pebbles under my feet were slippery. I dove in at once, the water crisp against my skin, a refreshing sharpness awakening me.

I swam toward the edge of the fall, water splashing everywhere and I found my footing soon enough. I cupped my hands to collect the chilled drink and sipped it at first, then gulped it feverously. I’d watched enough survival shows to know a waterfall was safe to drink.

A sudden explosive cry came from behind me, and I jerked around, choking down the mouthful of water.

Out of instinct, I dipped under the water, just my eyes and top part of my head visible, and I stared at a massive boar trotting toward the river’s edge. The animal had three eyes, the center on the bridge of the nose. And he was purple. If it wasn’t for the four inch tusks and razor teeth, I might have found it cute.

High pitched battle cries burst out from the forest. Four of the female Vepars charged into the area, brandishing blades, targeting the pig.

The animal unleashed a sound that sounded more like someone plucking the strings on a guitar on the same note, over and over, merging together into a weird sound that confused me. The boar spun and scratched the ground, the back of its neck frizzing.

I watched in horror as the animal charged after them, kicking dirt in his wake.

The women, suddenly realizing this may not work out so well, yelped and darted in three different directions, the boar chasing after them.

I laughed quietly to myself.

But this meant I wasn’t so alone in this area after all, and maybe this was the right direction in the first place.

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