Chapter 3 of 3

The Ruins

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Jessica did not focus on the souls following her,her plan was to get them to safety and go her own way. She had already broken one of her rules Don't get involved. She came apon the ruins of a temple of some kind. She pushed the door open and a few birds who had been roosting took off like a shot. Jessica shouted to the people storm is coming you'll be caught in some nasty weather if you dont come in and find a place to lay for the night. Everyone should fit. Everyone had begun to understand her ways. They felt that she cared though she would never admit it. A goblin mother in the corner was trying to console a screaming babe. Jessica stood quickly her motions impatient. The mother covered when Jessica approached. Jessica perked the baby out of the mothers arms.Jessica looked at the baby ..this child is starving...I have to milk...I haven't eaten anything in days Jessica's face didn't change she simply handed the baby to its mother and walked out into the night. Less that an hour later Jessica walked in with a fat wild board over her shoulder..who can butcher this kill?James a fox shifter raised his hand. Good get started Jessica said. Make sure this woman gets her fill before anyone else has seconds. Everyone nodded in agreement. A real sense of commeradery began that night...

End of Chapter 3