*** Adaria was by his side in an instant, and in her eyes was reflected the panic which had crept into her soul at the sight of him. She didn’t care that Liana and Regina could see him, and she didn’t even care what they would think about him. His clothes were torn in several places, and his shirt was soaked with thick blood which had dried in a few places. His face was badly cut up as well, with a horrible s***h across his left cheek. His back was the worst part, with what appeared to be several burn marks on it. It was almost as if someone had heated up a piece of metal and stuck it to his bare back. When she touched him, his whole body began to tremble. Hot tears welled up in her eyes, and Adaria didn’t know what to do. She turned to Regina and Liana desperately, searching for an

