Violation of the Treaty

Clara

I dashed in the room, unable to contain myself. Rhys opened the door wider and stepped aside to let me in. Faye followed, folding her arms as if ready to shield us all if needed.

The hospital room was quiet except for the soft beeping of machines. Gael lay on the bed, his face pale against the white sheets. Tubes ran from his arms to the machines beside him. For a moment I couldn’t move. I h