*Blanca*

I’m wrapping strips of my extra skirt around Kieran’s shoulder wishing I had something to disinfect the wound with. Of course, I had nothing like that in my room back in the castle, so it wasn’t like I just forgot it. I had very little. If Kieran would’ve known he was coming with me, he could’ve brought us a lot of supplies, but he didn’t.

Sometimes I still can’t believe he came with me. I’m not exactly sure I know why he’s here.

“What’s the matter?” His voice is just above a whisper, and I can feel the warmth from his breath on my cheek. I try not to...