Acquainted With the Night (9781101546000) Page 42
“We will reach the caves before dawn,” the Bedouin called over his shoulder.
The stars curved above Caro and Jude as they followed the Bedouin into the valley. Their camels slogged toward the jagged mountain peaks, their breath stamping the cold air, hooves clicking over the rocks. Straight ahead, the night spilled down like a bowl of black water. As Caro listened to the singing wind, Jude reached for her hand and laced his fingers through hers, and they rode toward the sheltering dark.