ITHRA

“Stand back,” Zadok said in a low voice.

His eyes focused on the sleeping Boar while mine remained on the book. 

“I need to get the book. I’ll be quiet.” I said, and without waiting for a reply, walked towards the beast with steady steps. 

Before I could take one step, Zadok dragged me back by the arm. 

“Are you stupid?!” he whisper-yelled. “Or are you trying to get yourself killed?”

“Leave me alone,” I replied in a hushed tone. “It’s asleep. I’ll just get the book, and we will be off.”

I made to move, and he held me back, much to my frustration. 

“You know what?” He...