Chapter 51: I couldn't let him die

ITHRA I rushed to Zadok with my heart beating fast.  “Open your eyes!” I held him and placed his head on my lap. “Don’t even think about dying on me.” His eyes fluttered open, and blood gushed from his head down to his face. “Ithraa,” He said, breathing heavily.  It was a struggle for him to breathe. “Shush,” I said, “Just stay with me. Let’s get you out of here.”  His mouth was slightly open, and I could tell he wanted to say something, but I didn’t let him. Without further interference, I helped him up to his feet.  Damn, he was heavy! He put his weight on me, and there I noticed something odd.  His clothes were soaked. Instinctively, I raised his clothes and noticed a gash on his stomach. Blood dripped from the wound, and I contemplated putting him down and searching for some herbs to stop the blood.  “Don’t. Find a place. Let’s get out of here.” Zadok wheezed,  “You’re bleeding!” I spoke like it was news to him, panicking.  “It’ll heal.” He said, “This place,” He coughed, “this for