Over the next two weeks, every time it rained, I took the opportunity to bathe with Aidan, who took to the water like a fish. I often felt a soft ache in my chest that he may never get to see a lake or ocean, but I promised myself that I'd get him out, no matter what.
I was out in the main area of the Pit, checking on everyone with Kael, while Flynn watched my son, though I suspected he was only doing it to get on my good side.
We were speaking to one of the women when a piercing scream made my blood run cold ''AIDAN!'' I ran, my heart pounding. I found Aidan in Flynn's arms while the others surrounded around them. ''WHAT HAPPENED?!''
I ripped my son from his arms, and saw a large burn on his hand while he cried. I sat down on the ground, and took his hand in mine, and began to heal hi
