Glint

She gazed at me with tears falling down her face. Her seashell necklace glinted in the faint light. “You can’t die. Not here, not now.”

I tried to hug her, but I couldn’t get up from the pain. I had a grave wound on my side and lost too much blood. I tried to speak, but she kissed me gently before I could say a word.

“I love you, and I will do the only thing I have power left to do. Always… always remember me.”

She started whispering words I did not recognize. I looked up to see the orc come into view, raising its axe above her head. I started panicking and signaled for her to look up.

“It’ll be okay. Close your eyes, love.”

I saw the blade drop, just as she covered my eyes with her hand. I wanted to scream, but felt my consciousness slipping away…

–

She laid in the grass, basking in the sunlight. It was warm here, very warm.

“Delilah? Are you there?” His strong voice echoed in the forest. She couldn’t stay here forever. She needed to get back.

“I’m here, John,” she answered, getting up and walking toward the man. He kissed her, and they made for the village together.

Her seashell necklace glinted in the faint light.

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Image source: etsy.com/listing/75762206/shell-necklace-vintage-shell-in
First written June 13, 2017.
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