I’ll wave you over when it’s all clear.”“Yes, Master.”Noah concealed himself and advanced towards the mine. He counted seven goblins in tota.... One was on the roof of the shack erected around the entrance, perched like an owl with a bow in hand. Two more were sitting on the wooden walls at the perimeter of the camp. The remaining four were at the entrance, though they were preoccupied with a game of dice. Noah went for the one no one would notice, the sniper above. He approached the entrance. Sasur ne maa ke pass jakar maa ko baho me bhar liya aur maa ko chumte hue kaha “kya hua meri jan, mera bhai hi to hai.” aur wo fir se maa ki chunchiyan daba ne lage. Fir mere sasur ne meri maa ko piche se pakda aur maa ki chunchiyon ko hath me lekar sahlane lage fir maa ko chumne lage. Maa bhi fir se maze lene lagi. Tabhi sasur ne apna hath maa ki chut ki or badhaya aur peticot ka nala khol diya. Peticot sarak ke niche gir gaya aur maa puri nangi ho gayi. Sasur ne apni do ungli maa ki chut me. "Really?" Adanya frowned."What is it?" Anelie asked. Adanya shook her head."It helps you breathe. Opens the lungs ... oh!" Her eyes widened. "Oh! Of course! I never would have thought of that!" She slowly extended her hand towards the bird, palm up. The small flower dropped onto her fingers. "Thank you, Zywie." She bowed. The bird bowed back. "Zuza, bring James a cup of water."The girl leapt into action. Ruta dropped down onto one knee beside Adanya."Thank you, Zywie."Its head cocked, regarding. ‘Rod! Where…where are…are you going?’ Lise asked. ‘Downstairs! I’d rather sleep on the sofa than put up with your goddamn whining!’ he snapped in reply. He stormed out, slamming the bedroom door behind him. Lise lay in their bed stunned, her body still on fire, tears running down her cheeks. ‘Is it possible he could be right?’ she wondered. ‘Could there be something wrong with me? Is it my fault we aren’t getting along? Am I the one who has the problem? Maybe he’s right, if I hadn’t started.