C11 Chapter 11

Gayriel smashed into the earth at the bottom of the hill, face down, her heart trying to climb up her throat. The flimsy sleeves of the crimson gown tore with the pressure and cool earth met her skin as her left breast broke free. Thankfully, she had stopped sliding along the ground by then, so that tender part suffered little damage. Damp rotting earth filled her vision and the heavy