Chapter 181. Getting a Physician

Theophilus's POV

The air almost touched me, almost embraced me with an electric charge of expectancy that came with the fighting which still was going on in the background. The sight and sound of swords meeting swords, and loud voices of pain and a guide from all ends filled the town. Every strike causing my heart to pound. I was striding round the camp area, ensuring that all was well with the wounded soldiers who were brought in, concern growing with every passing step, my boots grinding the dry ground.

What if the enemy was able to advance into the Capital?

Each second seemed to be a lifetime, and I wished I could climb into Moana’s arms, hug my unborn child and wish for better days for all of us. Memories of my wife and our unborn child were with me; I saw them imperiled for their lives. Desperation struggled against responsibility in me; my