Caravan's Loss by B L. Foxxe

Author:B L. Foxxe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Published: 2015-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

For three weeks, I wasn’t able to stick my head outside of the cavern. Far too cold and I learned to my shock, dangerous because spies did abound in the caverns. Not only that problem kept them on their toes, additionally I suffered two relapses into pneumonia and something else that had potentially damaged my heart.

“Why can I not go outside?” I’d asked Antony one dawn when Carob was out taking care of duties.

“It’s dangerous.” Antony stared at me and then heaved a quiet sigh. “Father is something of a guardian of the caverns. I’m his assistant in training.” He ducked his head. “It’s thought that you are something of a curiosity to certain denizens.”

I nodded soberly. I’d expected that. “That information isn’t a shock to me. What aren’t you or your father telling me?” I didn’t want to use his name—that would bring Carob into the cavern on some pretext or another.

Antony grinned at me. “Eh, mostly that we know some of the more unscrupulous creatures are such that would sell information to anyone wanting to know about you.” He sobered. “How are the pronunciations coming along?” He’d begun helping me find the specific names the babies wanted.

It was our little collusion though I suspect the babies talked to Carob who in turn had suggested to Antony that he bring a small book with him that night of my hard delivery. I still wasn’t sure what happened with Cormorant and forced his departure without a word of warning either.

The fact that Carob and Antony weren’t the only denizens who abided there had startled me, but made sense. “So do you leave every so often to travel elsewhere?” I wondered if I would remain mewed up here forever. Though that would suit me just fine, I knew the children would have to receive a broader view of the world as they grew older.

Antony smiled slightly. “I wasn’t born up here though Carob wants me to believe it.” He shrugged with amusement. “No, we’re not the only ones up here.” He stared at the fire in silence. “Eventually I’m going to follow in my sister’s footsteps. My father and I have agreed upon that.” he met my gaze. “I won’t do that until after you’ve gone through the basic training. I’m beginning to think that you’re better suited to help my father.”

I detected no resentment in his demeanor when he said the shocking statements. I blinked at him thoughtfully. While pleased they were just the ones who made a permanent residence there, I worried that one day I would awaken and find they’d disappeared one day.

“I’m wondering if I can find something to work on.” I held up my hands. “I’m not used to having idle hands.”

Antony promptly handed me a piece of stark white chalk that had an odd point at the end of it and a slate board. “Here, work on these letters.” He held out a small book for me to examine. “I found it in my belongings.

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