time, as she studied the intricate details of the statue. The face was narrow and angelic. Again, she observed the lilies and hibiscus that decorated the robe of the statue, but now she also noticed the figures on the dress the lady wore. They resembled the creature that had attacked her in the mountains, only they did not have fierce teeth, and these looked beautiful rather than scary. These could not be the same beasts that lived in the mountain. She made a mental note to ask Anna about both creatures.

The hair of the statue, another aspect she had not noticed, was flowing over her shoulder and down her back. Just like she had appeared in her dream. Lizette reached out her hand and let the water flow from the statue’s hand into her own. As soon as it hit her hand, she felt a...

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