Aiden's Quest Page 44
by Dane Bagley
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John stood at the water’s edge. Word was that it was much easier going out than coming back in. John was a strong swimmer; he wasn’t worried about being able to do it.
He hated to leave without saying goodbye, without seeing her one last time, without pressing his lips against hers and beholding her eyes.
John carried a knife. He knew that he couldn’t take much, but he would need something. He secured it against his chest. He leaned down and felt the crisp coolness of the water in his hands. He stood again and leaped.
