THE FIFTH: Chapter Ten, Part One

Map, Glossary

MeetingsPART ONE
The frigid morning air poured over my body.  I was numb and stiff from sleeping on the floor.  I felt the warmth of the grite along my back, its breath on my neck, and one of its paws across my waist.  Although I was still a bit tired, I had to get up and prepare for the morning meeting with Father and the other leaders.  When I pulled away from the grite, it mewled softly and curled into a tight ball.  I stretched out my aching limbs and...