The Human Remedy

Kaelen

Resting a hand on Elder Enid's drooping shoulder inside the quiet bedroom, I kept my voice low. "Any change since last night?"

Exhaustion and grief lined her face as she gave a slow shake of her head. "The heat keeps burning through him without letting up. Every time he opens his eyes, a little more of his spirit is gone."

I swallowed hard and nodded. Months of fighting off this inexplic