Chapter 48: Weak
Shams heard someone calling his name. Louise jumped in front of him and hugged him tightly. “I’m so glad you’re safe!” Bayn and Mika peeked from behind her. “We saw Yayis and instantly thought you might have been with him. We got worried and came to check.” He forced a smile, but he cried instead. “I couldn’t… do anything,” he whispered, “I was… too weak.” They exchanged worried glances and hugged him together. “It’s… It’s normal that we’re week! It’s barely been a week since we came here!” “Zultan… was so amazing, but… he got in trouble too!” Shams whispered, choking on his tears. “And I couldn’t help them! I couldn’t…!” They walked with him towards the dorm and found Hajar and Nihiru waiting there. They stood in front of Shams, serious. “How are you, Shams?” Nihiru asked. “If you wa
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