and coughed again, a redness sweeping over her face. “It knocked my breath out…there are stars everywhere!” She started to laugh but crimped up in pain. After ten heartbeats she began to breathe normally, and pushed herself up with the help of Talis. But when she tried walking, she stumbled and leaned on him for support. “You’re seriously hurt!” “I don’t feel so great.” An agonizing grimace gripped her face. “I probably need help getting home.” He had to get her back. And quickly. Why the hell hadn’t he listened to her? She wobbled, then slapped her palms to her stomach as if she wanted to
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