Raine POV
After using the longevity flower for my mother, I finally felt a weight lift off my chest. Her breathing had steadied, her skin looked less sallow, and for the first time in months, I dared to hope. I sent word to Grandpa, letting him know she could be moved in a few days. That was one problem off my shoulders, at least for now.
The rest of my days were spent tending to Zariah, her bruises still vivid but healing under my care.
Between changing her wraps and slipping her secret treats from the kitchen. Why am I taking this in secret? Well there is no way in hell that I am giving Elaris the opportunity to say nonsense.
Elaris and Liam had been glaring at me throughout the following days. Everywhere I turned, their eyes followed me like vultures circling prey.
It was almost a
