Chapter 72

Chapter seventy two: two goods

That's a new scar, Karen thought to herself as she watched Kai's bandaged chest rise and fall in step with his breathing.

The healer had concluded her business some minutes ago and left, leaving Kai, Nicolas and Karen alone.

Karen sat by his bed, holding his had and watching his face. His skin looked ashy and he looked like he had lost weight in hours. Karen could see the back tendrils of poison spreading across his skin. It was oddly reminiscent to the time her father had given her her permanent scar.

She had no idea what he used, if it was even poison or not. But today had confirmed that it is indeed poison.

"You should get some rest " She heard Nicolas said beside her.

"I can't when he's like this..."

"Karen,"

"No." She refused. "I'll be here. I can't go."

Nicolas sighed. "Very well."

She thought he was leaving but he pulled a chair and sat beside her. "Don't wait alone in that case."

Karen nodded, trying to smile and failed.

She didn't get a wink