The Sentinel
“He comes to a stop on his back, staring at the dark blue sky. I stop and backtrack to make sure he’s okay while Willem charges forward, fueled by concern for his father. We’re near the bottom of the hill, and the Viking ruins are straight ahead, but no one is in sight. They’re either on the other side, or somewhere else.I stand above Chase, who’s blinking his eyes and staring up through his glasses. His chest heaves with each breath. “You okay?” I speak quickly, out of breath from running. “I’m... fine,” he says, pushing himself up. “Go ahead.”Chase looks tired. Winded. And it’s brave of him to send me ahead, but I’m not leaving him behind. I offer my hand to him.He takes a deep breath and winces, holding his side. “I have a cramp. Just go.”I look to Willem. He’s a hundred feet away now. If he finds something dangerous at the ruins, he’s only going to have that knife for protection. I’m torn. Willem might need help, but leaving someone behind would be the final offense against my father.MoreLess
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