C45 May the best man win!

ITHRA

“Stand back,” Zadok said in a low voice.

His eyes focused on the sleeping Boar while mine remained on the book.

“I need to get the book. I’ll be quiet.” I said, and without waiting for a reply, walked towards the beast with steady steps.

Before I could take one step, Zadok dragged me back by the arm.

“Are you stupid?!” he whisper-yelled