Chapter 12
My mind slowed down as I listened to the patter of the raindrops on the leaves. It was soothing. I was sure that my mind was easing itself into death. The mind-warping pain was also a tip off.
“Brad! Thorin! Help!” Rose yelled.
“Stop!” I said, knowing that they could have approved Gray’s plan. “Don’t risk it.”
But she didn’t stop. She continued to yell until she got a reply.
“Rose? Are you okay? Where are you?” Brad shouted.
“I’m okay. Gray shot Ford. I need help.”
I tried to object again, but I was too tired to speak.
“Don’t move,” she told me, pushing me back down. “You’re losing a lot of blood. The others are coming. They’ll know what to do.
“No,” I finally squeaked out over the blinding pain.
“Trust me. I’ll protect you.”
Rose lovingly touched my cheek and offered
