Venom in the Veins

My heart clenched, and I looked down at the tray with bandages, ointment, and an ice pack. She has also balanced a large pitcher of water and a glass. His injuries must have been worse than I thought.

"Is he okay? What room is he in?" I turned toward the stairs before realizing how rude I was being and reached for the tray in her hands. Doris shook her head and thrust it in the direction of the me