The Lycan's Bargain

o myself, gripping the basket of herbs I had foraged tightly to my body. My

od health to no avail. Calling a medicine man was out of the question because they were too expensive and I didn't ha

room, covered by a soft yet worn out blanket. She hadn't moved from the position I had left her in, her skin even paler, bead

ng off the herbs and grinding a couple others which I added into the steaming water. A warm, earthy scent filled the

She turned weakly towards me, managing a t

essing a soft kiss against the back of her palm. "I just got back from the forest. I went to gather some h

my feet. The water had come to a boil and I poured the steaming concoction into a bowl, blowing on it as I let it steep and coo

the dark, warm liquid flowed into her mouth till she emptied the bowl. A slight frown appeared on her face afterwards, but other than that, nothing. A few moments

this world. You have to get better." I muttered, my head falling as tears streamed down my cheeks.

was her fever returning but they progressively worse till it seemed like my mother was being possessed like the very devil. I couldn't stop sc

y were already aware of my mother's illness and thought it to be highly contagious. Eventually, I had to

g on my way back, terrified that I would return home and meet her lifeless. Racing in front, I turned

r was in, immediately set to work, alarmed. I watched on in horror as he administered every herb, potion and pills available to him, yet my

like rain, devastation tearing through me. "What's wrong with her?!"

ace. "To be honest, I don't know. I've never seen anyt

, I've done everything I could, she didn't get any better." I explained. He s

your mother needs to get better. This looks like somethin

e you saying she's no

t be able to be of help. If only... " He trailed

feet and grabbing his hands. "Please, he

e they incredibly expensive, they are also not available to us, humans. Their king made sure of

her is dying!" I screamed, pointing at her. "I c

e medicine would be too expensive for you to be able to afford it. I'm afraid this is all I can do. You might have to pr

owing colder by the second. I couldn't do it. I can't lose her. In this world that was filled with cruelty and pain

ng when I left the house. Tonight, I would sneak into the the Lycans territory and steal the medicine if I have to. Humans lived in the outskirts and

, I'll get you the m