Fiona's POV
I crawled across blood to get to my daughter, my fingers reaching out, snatching her from Celia and holding her close to my chest as I screamed at her with instructions of what herbs she should go out to get.
"Mummy," Liora croaked weakly, her blood-stained lips almost stretched in a smile. "Did you get horsy?"
"Yes, yes, my love," I whispered to her, laying her back on the bed. "Hang in there, Liora. You will play with Horsy."
"I am here," It was Maura, she entered the room with a bowl of warm water and wet napkins. "I got the lavender essence too."
I said nothing, grabbing the small bottle from her and emptying it into the basin. I dipped in all the napkins to soak the warm liquid and then I began to squeeze and lay the wet cloths on Liora, wiping away her excess sweat m
