On the cliff…

Thea’s eyes frequently glanced down the cavern as she waited impatiently for James and Maxine to return.

After checking for the umpteenth time, she finally saw James climbing back up and excitedly chirped, “How did it go, Honey?”

James shook his head sadly. “This cavern is bottomless, and the heat was searing hot down there. We couldn't go any deeper. I doubt grandpa would’ve survived.”

Maxine climbed up after him.

James sighed and said dejectedly, “We’re done here. Let's go b