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Derek wandered in just as the treatment started. “Did I miss the festivities?” he asked, causing all heads to turn toward him.
Sid came to his side and the two of them observed from the foot of the bed. “No, but be assured there will be a great celebration once Kiersten has fully recovered.”
“Does Mother know?”
“I’m sure the team has been speaking with her continually,” Sid answered.
“And she has yet to arrive?”
“You’ve been officially cleared a few hours ago, but Dr. Ulcyn has just discovered a treatment that will be successful. It takes even the Empress a moment to dress. Like the rest of us, she puts her trousers on one leg at a time.”
Derek turned to look at him with a grin on his face, and Sid was not quick enough to clarify his comment.
“I thought you’d know more about get
