I didn't say a word before Declan flicked the machine on raising it to the last volt. One of the bulbs blasted and blood started dripping out of Rajveer's ears, nose and lips as he convulsed laboriously. "Put off the machine Declan. Now!" I screamed at him afraid of losing Rajveer and he did. "Get me milk Dagrin. Now!" Dagrin rushed out and came back immediately with a tin of milk in his hand.

"Here it is Mistress. What do we need it for?"

"Open it Dagrin and make Rajveer drink it."

He did as I instructed without asking questions and Rajveer stopped convulsing and heaved out breathing normally.

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