Chapter 32
In the past few days there had been more reports of the fever breaking out, including several within the city itself. It now appeared that no one was safe who had even the remotest contact with it. Torvi, who had not yet fallen ill due to his isolation in the workshop, offered the princess and select staff accommodations in the little shack where it was safe and warm due to the forge fires. Alyssa and the others declined on behalf of themselves, feeling duty-bound to stay and help the sick. However, she gladly accepted on behalf of Violet, whom she had feared for since first learning of the malady’s contagious nature. “You gon’ die, muvver?” asked the tearful infant on parting. “No dear, I won’t die.” “You pwomise?” Violet sniffed. Alyssa hesitated, but knew she could only answer one w
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