Chapter 38

“Luna,” Doc said brightly, smiling as Indianna knocked on the infirmary door later that evening. “I assume you are here to see the girl?”

Indianna nodded and entered the infirmary. Her eyes landed on a petite figure lying on a bed, hugging her bed sheets to her chest.

“How is she?” Indianna asked softly, noticing the girl’s fear-filled eyes.

“Healing well, but she’s terrified,” Doc sighed. “I shall leave you two alone. Call me if you need anything.”

“Thank you,” Indianna nodded, and Doc exited the room.

“Hello,” she said to the girl and walked over to the bed. “I’m not going to hurt you. I just want to talk,” Indianna said and pulled a chair up to the bed, sitting down. “I’m Indianna, and I just want to help you. What’s your name?”

The girl looked cautiously at Indianna and blew her long red hair out of her face.

“E-Ellie.”

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