The Woods Of Night: Book One of the Kasai Series

12 Chapter 12

Alina woke up in the morning with the nightmare still running through her head. She sat up and sighed. She looked over and saw Lyle sitting on his bed fast asleep. Alina got up and stumbled. She didn't realize that she was dizzy. He head spun as she sat on the floor. She watched as Lyle's body stirred as he woke up. "Alina, are you awake?" Alina lifted her head and replied, "Yeah, I'm up." Lyle stood up and looked down at Alina, "What are you doing on the floor?" Alina smiled up at Lyle as he held out his hand to help her up. As Alina stood up she saw flashbacks of the nightmare. The blood, the death. Alina started to cry again. Lyle helped her to the bed and she sat down. Tears streamed down her face. Lyle sat down next to her and put his arm back around her shoulder. Alina leaned her head on his shoulder still crying and closed her eyes. "Alina, calm down. It was just a dream." Lyle said to her. Alina's tears started to slow, "I know, I know. But it felt so real. I couldn't imagine this ever happening. My brother is already dead and I haven't seen my father since he left. He might be dead too." Alina sniffled and started to sit back up. Lyle took his hand off her shoulder. Alina sighed once again and stood up. She stumbled again and almost fell if Lyle didn't catch her. Alina smiled once more and decided to Just sit down for the day. If she felt better they would continue their journey. She sat back down on the bed and rested for the rest of the day.