Chapter 11

Jareth tied the horses to the back of a huge tree to which Clarahad led them.

“They will be fine grazing behind. I will get them some water in a bit. No one will notice them. They will be protected by the many wards I have put up,” said Claraas as she touched a knot on the huge tree with her staff.

A door seemed to appear out of nowhere. Clara Opened it and motioned for them to come inside. Jareth Pushed Kyle forward to go first and followed.

Inside the large tree was a small room with a spiral staircase going down. Clara Closed the door and muttered a few words, tapping the door with her staff. She took off her cloak and hung it on a hook by the door. She pulled a small packet out of the pocket of the cloak and slipped it into her dress pocket. She turned to look at Jarethand kyle. Jared Took a peek at Kyle and could see the boy had his mouth opened and his eyes were wide. Clara Was always quite a sight the first time someone saw her.

She wasn’t a large woman in figure or in height,