Lords of Retribution (Lords of Avalon series) by Richards K. R

Author:Richards, K. R. [Richards, K. R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K. R. Richards
Published: 2013-08-11T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

As it was, Senny did not cry out in pain. Being weak, she whimpered and moaned softly during the worst of it.

Satisfied after he removed the pieces of bullet, Marrek set down the very fine bladed knife he used. “I do not see any more pieces or bone fragments. This is good news. Elowen, will you stitch her?”

Elowen nodded. It was just she and her brother in the room now. Catherine had wanted to stay and assist them, but the site of blood made her squeamish after a time. No doubt, it was due to her condition. Morva left to check on Wenna and Robert. Elowen took Marrek’s place and began to stitch the wound on Senny’s arm.

Marrek washed the blood from his hands in the basin. “She lost some blood, but not much.”

“No, she did not lose much blood at all, brother. You did very well.”

Marrek smiled. “Thank you, Elowen.” He picked up a lamp and held it above Senny to help his sister see easier.

Elowen concentrated on placing her stitches. After several minutes, she asked her brother, “Do you love her, Marrek?”

“Catherine?”

“Yes. Your new wife.”

“I do,” he said softly.

“Is her child yours? Aunt Morva had me check her. I know she carries a child.”

Marrek thought for a moment. He did not wish to lie to his sister, but Kitty’s circumstances were difficult. The child would be his. “Yes. And I thought I told you a Lady does not midwife.” Marrek raised an irritated brow at her.

“Granny Blee’s eyes are failing. I will help the women in our area give birth if they wish it. You would rather have a stranger from another village tend your wife?”

The corners of Marrek’s mouth turned up. He shook his head. He had long ago accepted his sister was born with the gift of healing. Healers were common in the Penaluna family. His mother and grandmother had had the gift. Even he had the gift.

“No, Elowen, I know Catherine is in good hands with you. You shall tend her throughout her confinement and deliver our child. But now that I have returned from India, I shall seek another healer for our people.”

Elowen stiffened. It wasn’t the first time her brother threatened to replace her as the midwife. It was something she did not want to discuss just yet. This wasn’t the time or place. Being the healer for their people was her calling just as it had been for her mother and grandmother. She changed the subject.

“You’re not going to tell me the story of you and Catherine, are you?” Elowen sighed.

“Someday, I will. I can’t at this time, for Kitty’s safety,” Marrek offered.

“Yes, someday you will tell me, brother. I wonder why she is so sad. Yet, I think she loves you. She watches you often.”

Marrek looked at his sister in surprise. “Do you think so? Does she watch me? I hadn’t noticed.”

Elowen nodded then turned back and concentrated on placing another stitch. “She watches you. I do think she loves you, yet she holds back.

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