Chapter 30: The Healer's Trial
(Grace's POV)
The morning sunlight poured through the crystal windows of the StormHeart Pack's healing center, but I barely noticed its warmth. My focus was fixed on the trials ahead. My hands moved swiftly, arranging moonstone essences and rare herbs into neat rows, but my stomach churned with unease.
Margaret Amber sat watching in her designated seat, her piercing amber eyes silently following my movements. The weight of her scrutiny made my wolf, Cora, stir. Margaret's presence was unshaken and commanding, even in her frailty, and I knew she wasn’t just observing my skills—she was judging me. Every moment felt like a test.
"Begin with the advanced wolf-form healing demonstration," Head Healer Elena’s voice rang out, cutting through the tense air.
