Settling Accounts

Dante still had the apple in his mouth, and blood was pouring from his forehead as he stared intensely at Clara.

In the next moment, the apple slipped from his hand, and without warning, he fell right into Clara's arms. Dante probably never thought he'd end up in Clara's arms in his lifetime.

Startled, Clara quickly threw the rock aside and pushed Dante away. With a thud, Dante fell onto the rock,