What would you do if you found this stash?
Wind tugged at Lalita’s clothes as she scrambled into the cave. The first large drops splashed on the hot rock, evaporating almost immediately. Lightning laced across the sky and thunder reverberated in the small space. The drops became a torrent.
Niches, filled with ancient pottery and other personal items, dotted the walls of the cavern. She felt like an intruder and couldn’t shake the sensation of hot breath puffing against her neck. An un-looted, dustless cave didn’t seem right.
“That was close,” said Jake. “I wonder how long this storm will last.”
“Not long I hope,” said Lalita. “The cave opening looked like a mouth.”
Jake laughed, then began shoving arrowheads, bone tools, beads, and jewelry into his backpack. “We can make a fortune on eBay with this stuff! I can’t believe it’s just sitting here after all this time.”
Lalita shuddered and moved to the entrance. “Put those back.”
“Finders keeper. The owners are long dead.”
“I don’t care. It’s wrong. The rain stopped. Let’s go.” Lalita stepped outside. The sun was already out.
“Jackpot!” said Jake. “A gold bracelet. Just need to get it off this old bone.”
Thunder boomed. The ground rumbled and shook and a gust of air knocked Lalita down. She turned, heart pounding. All that was left of the cave was a pile of rocks. With a groan, the mouth of the cave reopened. Lalita’s hands shook as she looked inside. No Jake, and the cavern was exactly as they had found it.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Wolf Dawn and Star Touched.
Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers. But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.
Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built? Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends and herself.
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