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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 I marched down the slope, heading to the wide clearing. My legs seem to tremble with every step I take, my wings fluttering – awakening as I stopped in my tracks, trying to make out the noise that I am hearing.

How did they follow me?

The cackling and taunting voices made me ran faster than I have ever done in the past millennia, sniffing hopefully for the wine and grapes and the smell of honey.

I swiftly turned, bowi