“Tell me the truth, Anora,” she said, her voice shaking. “I promise you, I will keep you safe!” She held Anora’s hand. The healer looked scared out of her mind. Her body trembled as she stuttered before she pulled her hand away from Vada. “I’m just sick, Lady Vada. There is nothing wrong with me,” she stuttered as she avoided Vada’s eyes again. “Anora, wait!” Vada called, and she turned to her. “Look, you’re just imagining things, so please stop asking these questions. I beg you. I know you’re grieving right now and you need more answers. But what I told you is what I know.” Anora’s face shut down. She looked so afraid. “Please, Grand Healer, just go back to your life. You have everything. You have two men who love you; both Beta Cassian and Callix are by your side.” There was a hin

