Chapter 7: Evelyn Reed, Of Course Sleeping Is What You Do at Home
(Evelyn's POV)
I sensed something was off the moment I stepped into the Circle of Life guild the next morning. Master Grant's smile seemed a touch too knowing, his eyes twinkling with that particular gleam that always meant he was orchestrating something behind the scenes.
"Good morning, Senior Healer," he greeted, his voice carrying across the main hall. "Your assistant is waiting by your workstation."
Assistant? I hadn't expected anyone so soon. Following his gesture, I spotted a young man standing beside my healing table, nervously arranging and rearranging my collection of moonlight herbs.
As I approached, he straightened immediately, nearly knocking over a jar of dried herbs in his haste. He was tall, athletic
