had act quick or she might not be able to make it. “I think I’m going to be sick.” Her face went pale as she looked at him with frightened eyes. Talis lifted her into his arms. “I’m taking you home. Now.” He thanked the gods she was so much smaller than him. He carried her, stumbling down the bluff, ignoring her protests. A wound like that was incredibly dangerous. If he didn’t get her to a healer soon, he knew Mara might die. If anything happened to her he knew he’d never forgive himself. After a long while he was too tired to carry her, so he rested for a bit, his breath heaving and stiff
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