Heart of stone
Alex directed, indicating the cot.
May watched, her heart hammering against her ribs, as Alex gently lowered James onto the makeshift bed. Blood soaked through his shirt, a dark crimson stain spreading like a malevolent bloom.
"We need to stop the bleeding," Alex said, his voice calm and professional, a stark contrast to the chaos swirling within May. He pulled out a first-aid kit from a nearby shelf, its contents neatly organized.
May hovered, her anxiety reaching a fever pitch. "Let me do it," she blurted out, reaching for the kit.