Chapter 38

Hours passed, the sun has left the sky long ago. Then moon, hidden behind a thick cloud cover didn't give him much hope. The blessed rays were blocked, unable to reach the prayers he whispered under his breath. "She's burning up." His mother's tone was soft, trying to keep him calm but he could hear the worry in her voice. Besides, he already knew she was sick and they had no means to help her. Only now, it has gone from bad to worse. "Bad?" He asked, reaching over to place his hand on Thaelia's forehead. His findings proved that she was warmer than usually but because he emitted so much heat, he couldn't tell if it was his or hers. "It's not good but if caught it soon enough, we can regulate it." Her words were quick as she rushed around the room, grabbing rags in her arms. "Go get the water basin." He did as he was told, grunting at the added weight of large tub of water. Throwing her rags in the water, letting them absorb the moisture. Randomly grabbing one, she rung it