222 New Blood

ELIA

Aymora's answer startled Elia so much she jerked herself around to see the wise-woman more clearly, but her stomach screamed at her and she had to focus for a minute to breathe. She slumped back down on the cot, holding her stomach over the bandages, and trying to breathe slowly so the pain would ease. Aymora watched her closely, her brow furrowed.

"You did what now?" Elia asked when she could speak.