Shielding Desmond

The bitterness in Desmond's mouth was so thick that he could not even speak. He downed a whole glass of water before the bitterness subsided.

After taking the medicine, he felt drained. He collapsed against the bed frame. His eyelashes fluttered as his entire body trembled. He felt weak.

Pierce tucked the quilt around him. He rolled up his own sleeves to show Desmond the red marks on his arm.

“Loo