Chapter XXXIX

Sander's screams could be heard in the entire castle. He may be strong, but the pain of the needle piercing his skin was impossible to beat. His eyes were getting red with all the tears and his throat started to dry because of his shouts.

Erik was doing double work—he had to assist the doctor and give him the material he needed while he wiped the sweat from the king's face and held his hand to calm him down.