Chapter 99: A Gift of Treasure

"We're here!" They had started climbing a little after ten in the morning. By the time the sun sank toward late afternoon, close to five, they finally reached the summit. Kevin Letherdale shouted the words like a victory cry. Thump. Faye Sowden and Marceline Scull dropped onto the ground at the same time, not caring whether it was dusty or filthy. They had nothing left. Their legs felt like they'd been filled with molten lead, heavy and aching with every breath. "I… I can't even imagine how...