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“Mrs. Trelawney, forgive me, but I can’t…”
“Please,” she wailed. “You must help me!” She looked up at him, her eyes full of pain and fear, and recognition slid into place.
This was not Fate playing a cruel trick on him. This was his chance to atone for his sins. He had been unable to save Isabella, but he would do all in his power to save this brave little woman in his arms. For the first time in four years, he felt an overwhelming need to help another soul, rather than just himself.
“Place your arms around my neck, Mrs. Trelawney,” he said, “if you would forgive my forwardness.”
The ghost of a smile played on her lips, and he lifted her into his arms.
“Let’s get you inside.”
Her body shuddered again, and she let out a scream, full of pain and fear.
“Hush,” he soothed. “You will be well. I’ll take care of you.”
She nodded, and buried her head in his chest, moaning softly.
He carried her across the yard, praying that he spoke the truth and that he wouldn’t have two more deaths on his conscience by morning.
