The waterfall roared softly behind them, mist drifting through the light. For the first time since they’d opened the door, the place didn’t feel threatening. Once the adrenaline eased, questions came quickly. “How did you end up here?” Nora asked after a moment. “And—more importantly—how do we get back down?”
Liam glanced around the hollow, as if taking stock of the place before answering. “I came here with friends,” he said. “Free climbing. Weekend trip. We thought we knew the wall.” He smiled faintly. “We didn’t.”