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The corner of Adam’s mouth tilted briefly.
“Yes, I’m in pain. No, there’s nothing else we can do about it. I’d rather save what’s left of the oxy so I can sleep at night.”
“Okay. Maybe the bath will help.”
He nodded, but I could see the strain around his mouth and the doubt in his eyes.
“I will help Adam,” Tor said, setting a gentle hand on my shoulder.
“I think I’m going to go for a walk and give you two some quiet time.”
“Thank you,” Adam said. He gave my hand a light squeeze and let me go.
I wasn’t running from the pain Adam would likely endure while cleaning up. I was leaving to find better medicine.
As soon as I had my coat and boots on, I was out the door and waving down the first fey I spotted.
“Hi. I’m new here and staying with Tor.”
He stopped moving and looked around as if checking to make sure I was talking to him. I didn’t let that stop me.
“I don’t know my way around here yet and was wondering if you could tell me where Cassie lives.”
“Yes. I will take you.”
I held out my hand.
“I’m June.”
He took my hand in his own, slightly caressing his way up my palm before gently clasping and shaking my hand.
“What’s your name?” I prodded.
“Turik.”
“I appreciate your help, Turik.”
“May I carry you?” he asked as he reluctantly released my hand.
“Is it that far?”
“No.”
My smile widened, and I hoped he didn’t think I was mocking him.
“I think I’ll walk if that’s all right with you.”
Turik grunted and fell into step beside me. He barely paid attention to where we walked, focusing mostly on me instead. After my talk with Tor, I wasn’t offended or uncomfortable.
“The sky is a really pretty blue today,” I commented, looking up. “Which do you like better? Watching the clouds or watching the stars?”
“The stars. They remind me of the caves.”
“Do you miss the caves?”
“Sometimes. Mostly I miss my brothers.”
“What do you mean? Are some of your kind still trapped?”
