Chapter 20
Reluctantly, Anthony held Kathy close, but the damp chill of the basement clung to them both. Kathy spotted the blood-soaked apron on the table, its crimson stark against the grey stone, and saw Anthony's feverish flush.
"You're burning up!" she exclaimed, "Let's get you in a cool bath to bring your temperature down."
"Yes, the silver is draining my strength, and I can feel my body fighting to rid itself of it. Could you lend a hand getting me upstairs? The stairs are a bit steep.”
“Of course,”
Kathy helped Anthony to his feet, supporting some of his weight as they carefully walked towards the stairs; the gentle creak of the old wooden steps echoed as they slowly climbed, reaching the door, which Kathy opened. Spotting them in the hallway, Miles ran to assist Kathy with
