The false moon shone high above Lauma as she strolled toward your hut. Countless thoughts raged through her mind, her responsibilities, the safety of her home, the protection of her god Columbina, and most of all, your safety

The animals of Nod Krai ran beside her through the woods as she finally laid her sights on the familiar ground of your home. She longed to see you so desperately and felt herself sigh in relief

Her feet took her towards the door and she opened it with ease, her head poked in and a small frown graced her lips when she could not locate the figure of her haven

She wished to rest her head in your lap, to feel you embrace her so lovingly and allow her to tell you the heavy load she bore for another day. Yoy were her safe space, the only person she felt completely at home with and the one person she trusted with her agonising load of secrets

The door clicked shut behind her as she fully stepped into the hut. She looked around carefully hoping to find her beloved. She must be here somewhere.