The rush of fear gave her enough energy to raise her swollen arms and pounded on the door. Words fell from her throat, making it feel as if it were on fire, as she did. "Please! Let me in! Please, oh I beg of you! Open the door, please! Please!" But no one came.

She turned slowly, feeling the burning protest from within, and watched with frightened eyes as they approached, walking up the steep hill. A resigned sigh stole from her and she allowed her eyes fall closed.