After a satisfying meal, the few women and men retired to their tents to rest early.
On the other hand, Angel decided to linger a while longer by the tranquil lake. She unfurled her blue sleeping bag onto the lush green grass and reclined, using her arms to support her head.
Agilus, perched on a nearby tree, watched her with its piercing eyes, while the little furry desert cat curled up on her stomach.
Lying quietly beside the lake's still waters, she was captivated by the vast stars scattered across the night sky. The lake's calm surface reflected the shimmering of the million diamonds above, creating a mirror image that made the twinkling stars seem to dance on the water's surface.
Angel was lost in the beauty of the cosmos. A gentle breeze stirred the cool night air, brushing against her skin, but she barely noticed it. The night sky in the desert was like an artist's handiwork, something she failed to see in the world she knew for twenty years.
