Chapter 128: Creed Shallcross

Early the next morning, Maria Scurr opened her eyes. Her throat felt dry and sore. She was about to call out when a familiar voice came from beside her. "You're awake? How do you feel?" Asher Jauncy hurried over with a glass of warm water and eased her upright with careful hands, gentle as if afraid to hurt her. Maria leaned back against the sofa. Her face was still pale, but she had more color than yesterday. She took the cup and sipped. Her voice came out hoarse. "How long was I out? Damn,...