“I am sorry, it will be impossible for you to visit the Juvenie. I must confine you to this area until you complete your treatment. Katrione has been relieved of her duties until she has made a full recovery and can explain why she left the compound in direct contravention of her primary vows. Please be assured I will personally see to her treatment and she will receive the best of care until she can answer this serious charge against her. Now, Captain de Vigny, with your cooperation, we will begin the examination.”
“Maitress, will you be doing the assessment yourself?” Damenie Beneficence asked.
The Maitress looked away from her. “No, Damenie, I feel a little under the weather. Please begin when you are ready.”
Tomas watched as the younger healer moved to stand by his bedside. Closing
