Brynmor's POV "What happened?" I shouted as I rushed toward Fiora. "It hurts! My leg hurts so much!" she cried. Tears streamed down Fiora's face as she collapsed onto the ground. I inspected her in a panic and found a snake bite near her ankle. Scanning the surroundings, I searched for the snake, but it was nowhere to be seen. Without hesitation, I threw aside the bundle of firewood I had gathered and scooped Fiora into my arms. I carried her to the cave and laid her down carefully. Quickly tearing a strip from my shirt, I tied it tightly above the bite to slow the venom's spread. "Fiora, stay still and don't move. I'll look for medicinal herbs nearby," I said. She nodded weakly, tears staining her pale cheeks. I should feel glad seeing her like this. Her suffering w

