I could smell the sweet sap of the tree, feel the harsh bite of the cracked bark on my skin, I could hear the insects singing their nightly songs. We walked back to the path, and retraced our way back home. XXX Hot I shift my weight and the soft jangling of my leash cuts through the otherwise quiet of the midnight air, making it seem all the more loud to my nervous ears. Helping me to my feet, my legs barely holding my weight, I leaned against the hugging tree for support. Please don’t be angry with me!” My voice is timid and shaky as I wait for whatever punishment he has waiting for me. We stop when we get to an empty space surrounded by thick bushes and trees, the grass in the middle is permanently flattened by what I can
