Xander’s POV "It's fine, she can come in," I told Ralph who had asked me if the slave girl should still be allowed inside the dining hall. I glanced at the wall clock in the opposite direction, she was late, but I wasn't going to bother her because I knew she must have her reasons. We continued eating in silence and after some seconds, I noticed her enter the hall, taking slow, nervous steps as she walked towards the table. I glanced at her from head to toe as I sipped my drink, and a smile crossed my lips as I watched her in astonishment. I was surprised that she could walk on her own now. She had a look of determination on her face as she carefully approached us, did she abandon her wheelchair already? The fact that she was making good use of the physical therapy session I arran

