For several days, Morvienne had remained in her room, confined by her Surge. Lina had been the only one to bring her food and tend to her needs, always respectful and always sweet. Morvienne really enjoyed her company, and Kael had not visited, which was very much expected as she also did not want him to visit. Tonight, after finishing her dinner, she felt a subtle change in her body, like an ease. She could feel the heat finally fading, leaving her feeling lighter and more herself. She rose from the bed, moving carefully as she then went to her wardrobe and selected a free-floating gown. The gown was simple, unadorned, and most especially, it was free, which was exactly what she wanted. She let her hair down her back after she was done dressing, and looked at herself briefly in the

