Читать книгу Mysteries in Our National Parks: Over The Edge: A Mystery in Grand Canyon National Park - Gloria Skurzynski - Страница 8

Low October sun turned the massive stone walls blood red. From behind the rim of the canyon he stared at her, rage building in his throat until it almost choked him. She wanted to steal away his freedom. People like her were always trying to force their will on others, but he would stop her, and in a way that would stop them all. He searched along the nearby piñon trees, but they were empty. No one was watching except a raven circling on unseen currents of air. You won’t tell, will you, he silently asked the bird. The raven screeched in reply. It was a sign. Now was the time.

She’d moved even closer to the rim. One push, he knew, would send her over the edge.