Chapter 83. Afhany's Father

They walked until they came to one of the numerous caves, where there was a buzz of conversation coming out in echoes. She stood at the entrance staring into the cave and seemed unsure what to do next.

Moses positioned himself next to her and so, without meaning to, he could smell her. She smelled like fresh roses, but it wasn't a perfume, it was her own scent. And he became more and more enchanted.

Suddenly she turned to him and looked him in the eye.

"I thought he would be out to see you. You must wait here. I will go in and speak to him so that he can tell me what is to be done. You must not come after me. He never allowed a... Stranger, to come in here." She said and stood staring at him.

Moses then understood that she was waiting for an answer from him.

"Of course! I... I'll wait here then."

She went into the cave. After a few minutes, which seemed like hours to Moses, she returned.

"You are welcome to