James, Bruce and Erin all had surprised expressions on their faces when they entered the room and saw Darius on the hospital bed. James in particular had the most surprised expression out of the three.

“How severe are his injuries?” James asked in a choked voice.

The doctor glanced at him and sighed before answering in a professional manner.

“His ribs are fractured; his right and left arms are broken; his left leg is temporarily paralyzed after being shot with a poisoned bullet, with risks o