Chapter 25

Meeting him. After walking for some time, they reached the stake barrier which surrounded the cave. Since it was a small settlement, the houses weren't so far from one another, and even their destination took only a few minutes to reach. They crossed the stake fence and she noticed at the cave entrance. Looking at the dark, gaping hole which stretched within, Roxanne couldn't help but recollect the experience she had when she first woke up within the cave and how she felt. 'That's not where we're headed to," Rita said, rousing Roxanne from her thoughts. Roxanne turned to look at Rita and followed her as she took a turn around the cave entrance. Roxanne found clusters of rocks which resembled steps and observed how it led to the top of the entire structure. 'We'll be climbing here," Rita said. Roxanne wasn't a big fan of hiking, so she wasn't entirely comfortable with the idea. A hesitant look appeared on her face as she stared at Rita. 'Come on, it's not hard at all. Trust me, ju