Chapter 15 Finale Pt. 2

I stepped forward, a gust of wind beckoning me to follow Ardor. I outstretched a feeble arm to touch Ardor’s shoulder. “Please just calm down.”

Roaring waves bit at the sides of the cliff, the water fiercely coveting the area, swallowing everything around them.

“I’m not kidding Gene, get away.” She scooted along the ledge, flirting with disaster.

I stepped forward, attempting to grasp and reach out for her. She pushed me away, crossing her arms, simultaneously losing her balance and as I gouged her skin reaching out to embrace her and save her, we both collapsed atop the ledge, sending us spiraling into the murky monster below.

For a moment we were weightless, two pennies tossed over the ledge of the illustrious Niagara Falls, pooling into the water to be grounded amongst the rocks and uproar and we were devoured, lost amongst the ravenous water and angry weather.

And we died. It was sad.