My eyes closed of their own accord, and I forgot how to open them. When I did, all I saw was blood pooling in the cradle of my hands. It rushed from the wound, eager to escape. Nausea descended.
“HELP HER!”
“Calm yourself,” Tanner commanded, his expression livid. “Once enough idium has drained away, they’ll be treated with bluff to keep them from bleeding out. They’ll recover. Precautions must be taken while I ascertain which side you’ve aligned with, Miss Clarke, Mr. Shop. Until then, I’m afraid I can’t have you wielding your mediums, now, can I?” Tanner peered at the soldier in Patrick’s grasp, whose eyes were beginning to roll back. “If you plan to kill the man, then do it quickly, Mr. Colson, for Idia’s sake. The hour is late.”
Theodore fell sideways, his eyes closing. The wound at
