Never the Way We Were
Blood ran down in warm, steady streams.
"Stel," I whimpered. "It hurts..."
The door slammed shut.
I could not see, but my hearing had always been far sharper than most people's. Even through the closed door, their muffled voices carried.
Thea spoke through tears. "Her eyes can't be fixed! You can't save her! Your hands have more talent than mine ever will!
"Come with me to my mentor. It's not too late, if you just..."
Stellan cut her off, his voice shaking. "Thea, she gave me my life. She's blind and she's here. Where am I supposed to go?"