Spoiled by Mr. Russell

Unused to the smell, Fred covered his nose and gagged.

Dominic glanced over his shoulder and then turned back to his brewing.

“Hi, sir. It’s been quite a challenge to meet with you,” Fred said as he went to take a seat across from the physician.

Before he could sit down, Dominic said, “No!” Startled, Fred froze.

He looked at Dominic, then to the chair.

“What’s the matter?” “That chair is about to fall apart.

Use that one instead.” Dominic pointed at a small stool with the bellows in his hand.

Fred was speechless when he saw the stool.

was meant for

look funny hunched

“It’s okay, I’ll stand.

“I don’t like beating around the

know who I am, and I’m here to seek your help to save someone.” Dominic shook his

I’ve not done such a thing for

aren’t you going to ask me anything?” Fred asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to save a life?” As if he had not

you want to save your student?” Fred took a step toward Dominic and

looked up at him and squeezed the bellows at the flames, sending a plume of smoke that

backward as he

no idea what you’re talking about.” Shooting Fred a cold glance, Dominic continued to fan

eyes, Fred took out a

you that I don’t like to beat around the bush, so

your student, right? She’s currently in a