On the Run

Alpha Joash

Vera had regained consciousness when I returned to the cabin but she was running a fever and seemed unstable and disoriented. Her parched lips quaked like she wanted to talk but she couldn't utter a word.

I had envisaged these and had got all the necessary herbs

"I've got you," I muttered and brought out the herbs stuffed in my pockets.

I brought up a gourd of water and lifted her head up. As the water touched her parched lips, her eyes widened and she grabbed the gourd. She gulped down the whole content before letting go.

"You will be fine, just rest for now," I pecked her forehead and rose to my feet. It was time to work.

I wanted the guards to be alert so I left them to the task and got the job done.

I looked around the cabin for utensils. Luckily I got a bowl, some water and a piece of cloth. The water and the cloth were not clean but they were manageable.

I dipped the cloth in the bowl of water and pressed it on Vera's forehead. She shivered and lashed at me. I held