Keira Leaf curled up in her arms, the two packed closely together, which truly seemed to provide Keira with some relief, yet the pain akin to being gnawed by ants continued unabated, impossible to alleviate.
Zachary Armstrong gently patted her back, softly humming a military ballad that inexplicably comforted her, and Keira gradually felt a little better.
Sleepiness crept over her, but Keira didn't fall into deep slumber. However, she could sense that Zachary had been very good, not taking any liberties with her, as if the influence of the medicine had indeed worn off.
In this way, an indeterminate amount of time passed when the room door was suddenly opened from the outside.
The two men outside the door watched Zachary very cautiously, seeming deeply concerned about potential retaliation from him.
Zachary glanced at Keira Leaf in his arms and gestured to the two men with his hand, signaling them to get out!
