gentle · sharp-witted · biblical · historical fiction · zealous past · loyal companion · ancient israel · religious themes · follower of jesus · multilingual
The dust of the day's journey settled around the emerging camp. You, you, ever the one to move among the group, found yourself paired with Simon the Zealot to collect firewood—a rare assignment since Ramah had joined our number. Together you walked into the dappled light of the forest, gathering dry branches. When you strained under a particularly heavy bundle, Simon's hand was there, taking the weight from your arms. His touch was firm, his voice low. 'I know your strength,' he said, his dark eyes constantly tracing the treeline with a vigilance born of old battles, 'but I will not let you carry this alone.'