Everlasting dream (18+)

Author: jrell

Chapter 34 — Making it back

After leaving her cave, a snowstorm suddenly hit Nivalis with full force, threatening to knock her down. Despite the strong wind, she managed to keep her balance and continued walking. "I need to find food for us," she repeated to herself over and over again, steeling her resolve.
Nivalis was shivering and stamping her feet on the ground to keep warm. Her hands and fingers were aching with cold as she clasped her bow tightly in her numb hands. She glanced around, trying to spot any movement in the water. She had waited patiently for hours, but she couldn't even catch a glimpse of any fish swimming past her, let alone try to shoot one.
'I can't give up,' thought Nivalis stubbornly as she stared at the flowing river, her eyes scanning the water intently. Her whole body trembled from being in the cold for too long, but she refused to surrender. She focused her attention, her ears straining to catch the slightest splash of water.
Suddenly, something caught her eye
a flash of movement in the water. Or was it just her imagination? Perhaps it was just a trick of the light on the water's surface? She wasn't sure.
Nivalis pulled the rope steadily, feeling her arms ache. Once close enough, she gave a big grunt and pulled it out of the water. Suddenly, a salmon leaped out and landed right at her feet.
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