After the Fall (The Narrow Gate Book 1)

by Worth, Janean

  He crept quietly away, careful not to step on any more branches, listening intently for any sounds of pursuit. Minutes ticked by as he methodically put one foot in front of the other, carefully placing his weight so that no sound would be heard from his footfalls, hunched down low, barely breathing. For once, he was thankful for his small size. Other boys his age were much larger than he was. He’d always hated that. But now, his small size worked in his favor, allowing him to move silently through the darkness.

  After a while, his straining ears began to pick up another sound – the trickle of running water. His mouth watered in response and he swallowed reflexively. As if on queue, his head commenced pounding out his thirst again.

  The sound meant that there must be a creek or river nearby. And the Enforcers were sure to be watching it. But he was so thirsty. He had to have water.

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