Chapter 47: Sterling Silver
Sariah
Flores let out an ear-splitting screech that shook the entire cave. Dust rained down from the ceiling and my ears rang. Suddenly, the vines unwrapped themselves from around my furry throat. I coughed reflexively, relinquishing my hold on Flores. I retreated immediately, putting distance between us for my own safety while I gasped for air. I felt so lightheaded. I was hyperventilating, drawing air into my lungs as swiftly as I could. There were dark spots in my vision. The room swirled into focus just in time for me to see Flores rush across the room while her army of vines began migrating upwards, back to the ceiling. A few of the vines remained on the stone floor, trailing behind Flores like loyal pet snakes. I could hear them hiss as they swished from
