Chapter 86

CAELUM

When my hands found gravel at last, I almost cried,

rejoicing to the fact that I am safe. I hoisted myself up and lied down, quite

glad of my wings for it has cushioned my back from the rough surface, pausing

for a while so I can catch my breath.

I momentarily stared at the heavens, frowning at the

cloudless night spattered with millions of stars which is shining bright with

the full moon. What I thought was rain awhile ago was actually the froth

brought by the wind from the waves below. I sighed.

I pushed myself up and brush the gravel off my coat as...