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“You’ve got to get out of here!”

The scream of another incoming explosive buried Lillian’s words, but thankfully, the blast struck farther away.

The man seemed to find his feet and trotted forward, his expression determined in spite of the blood that marred his face.

“You need to get to a hospital.”

“No.” He stopped, his earnest blue eyes boring into hers. “No hospital. I’ve got to get out of the country. I can’t stay here. It’s not safe.” He took another step forward. “I have to hurry. Don’t let them find me.”

Lillian paused, unsure what she should do. It had always been her nature to help, to bind up injured animals, to rescue the wounded. That’s why she’d gone to veterinary school. But she wavered now, uncertain whether she should try to help, or back off. She said a silent prayer that God would make clear what she was supposed to do.

Again the soldier’s eyes met hers. “Help.”