Chapter 37
“Lauro’s wound must be treated,” Nino said, squatting while he washed his hands outside the cave after the rain had let up. “You need to take him to Lima.”
Celina shaded her eyes from the sun that was peeking from behind clouds. “You have to come with us. We came to find you, and Lauro won’t leave without you. ”
Squinting up at her, Nino shook his head. “I don’t go to Lima.”
“Why not?”
He looked at her as if she were missing an obvious point. “I haven’t left the Andes since I arrived.”
“Lauro needs you. He could have died.” Celina stared back him, incredulous at his lack of concern.
“He didn’t though.” Nino poured fresh mountain lake water over his hands.
“You brought him back from the edge of life. Not only with your medical attention but also with your love. That’s wha
