Chapter 27: My Final Night Alive (2/2) || Simon

I gave Ruith a spare pair of my clothes, allowing him the privacy to get dressed while I soaked his bloodied clothes in the sink. I desperately needed a shower, but afraid to leave Ruith alone, I only changed into some old clothing instead. 

Contacting headquarters and reaching General Fyodor should have been my priority. It was my duty to inform him that I wouldn't complete tonight's mission due to unforeseen circumstances. But doing so would have him summoning me to base, which I couldn't afford to do right now. 

I turned on the lamp beside the low bed before crossing the room to shut off the overhead light.

Once I was on the bed, Ruith made his way to the chair again.

"Where are you going?" I quietly asked. He paused, and I pulled back the scratchy blanket. "We can sleep together."