Part Sixty-Four

Juniper winced as she shifted her weight. The spot where Christian had kicked her throbbed slightly. She held onto his hand tightly, feeling sorry for him as Kiran emptied the water bottle that was laced with mountain arnica and mistletoe.

Christian screamed and cried as she pulled him back inside the warehouse. Juniper dragged him back to the room and he pulled out of her grip the moment she closed the door behind them. Christian’s eyes were red rimmed from all the crying.

Juniper moved closer to Christian in an attempt to comfort him. “You have to eat something, you’ll feel better.”

“I hate you! I hope you all die!” He was a brave little boy, Juniper would give him that.

The room smelled musty and it was making Juniper nauseous. Christian moved to the far side of the cot and pulled his knees up to his chest. He didn’t look at her and he ignored her attempts at conversation.

After hours of sitting in the room with Christian sulking and glaring at her, the door opened and Adrian stood