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My oldest friend, the person I considered a brother, looked nothing like I remembered. He hadn’t just lost weight. His body was covered in scars, and I soon found myself pacing as I watched Amoya work with Kayda assisting her.
Kayda had become quite skilled since we arrived here, her medical knowledge growing under Amoya’s guidance. Libelle was also there.
I shifted my gaze back to Tylon, who was lying quietly on the bed I had once occupied. I had endured torture myself, but waking up in that bed, confused about where I was and what had happened, had been more frightening than I could describe. And Tylon was in an even worse state. Who knew what he would be like once he woke up?
“Laelia, this is not up for discussion.” I turned toward the door at the sound of raised voices. He
