#Chapter29
Walking to the one next to it, I placed him on the bed. At least this cell had one. The phoenix stared at me and nestled against it. His eyes looked sad, and I could tell he was in pain. I wished I had magic so I could heal him. Maybe I could try to siphon some from somewhere? Taking my jumper off, I cringed. I only had one and two changes of clothes. Hopefully, it wouldn’t get too cold, but he needed it more than I did. So, I made him a makeshift nest out of it.
/"I have to go,/" I told him, patting his head. He watched me and nestled into his bed. But when I tried to leave, he squawked, and my heart raced at the noise.
I rushed back, clamping my hand on its beak. /"Shh, shh… They will hear. You have to be quiet. I will try to catch you some mice or find some food, but you have to be quiet,/" I told him, and he made a cooing sound but dropped his head, tucking it under his good wing.
