Chapter 57 Angry Tears

• “You’re okay Julien, the doctor will be here soon,” Elsida crouched next to Julien, matting his tender curls with her hands.
• “I tried to see you but she…” Julien trailed off groaning in anguish as his hands covered his head again. A thin layer of sweat coated his skin and his body trembled wildly against Elsida’s.
• “You’ll be fine Julien, I’m right here,” Elsida rasped, clutching his cold fingers tightly in reassurance.