Ulterior Motives

"Let me check. Does it hurt?" Tobias poked around.

"Ouch! Stop… Don't touch me there!" Cecelia felt intense soreness in her back and waist, especially after being dropped onto the bed by Silas. It felt like her injuries had worsened.

Tobias examined her back carefully. After a moment, he said, "It's not a big deal. You just accidentally hit your bones. It'll get better after some rest."

"I thought