Kenneth I loomed over Atelia as she pulled the covers off the young one. I had already discarded her clothes when I had brought her here to check up on her wound. That time the wound had been pulsing blood, but now it looked angry and swollen. Atelia pulled out a wad of cloth from her bag and poured a clear liquid on it then she pressed it to the young one’s shoulder. The little woman lying in my bed let out a hoarse cry as she bucked with pain. “What are you doing?” I growled ready to throw away the old woman. “I am trying to clean the wound.” Atelia answered. “Hold her down.” I rounded the bed and sat down beside the young one. Her brows were dotted with perspiration and her lips trembled. “P-please, don't hurt m-me. Please!” She screamed as Atelia poured more of her spirits. I wip

