He began to back towards the door, but Henry turned in a panic, knocked over his chair and almost fell headlong across it. The air hung thick and clammy as earth. She fought the feeling off. Thank God… David recognised the thin figure that stood silhouetted in the doorway, one side rimmed by firelight.
She touched her mouth, looked at her fingertips and saw blood on them. God, such a sacrifice. Karl smiled, inclining his head. No, Karl, let me finish.
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