Chapter 69: The deity's community

Fear gripped Ije as they move deeper and deeper into the forest. There were no signs of houses anywhere. The trees were quite tall as none of them have been felled.

"We have been traveling all day. I'm tired and hungry," Ije said. Nwife cued the horse to a stop. They all came down. Ije sat on the foot of a tree, while Nwife went in search of dry leaves he used to make fire. He made a fire when he had gathered the dry leaves.

"I'm roasting yam for dinner, we still have some oil and salt," Nwife said as he squatted behind her and held her shoulders.

"No, I'm making this one. You have been the one cooking, and I'm not going to allow you it again," Ije stood up, went to the horse, and began to unpack their bags. Nwife held her hand and took it out of the horseback. He led her back to the foot of the tree where she sat.

Nwife unpacked the bags and brought out all the items he would need. He proceeded to the fire and began to roast the yams. Ije moved closer to the fire as she was feelin