At Silver Moon Pack
After the doctor treated Lino's wound, Lilet's eyes glistened with concern as she asked, "Why did you take the hit for me?"
Lino's gaze softened. "Because I don't want to see you hurt anymore," he replied, his voice steady despite the pain radiating from his wound.
Lilet's breath hitched. "Lino, the knife was coated with wolfsbane!"
"I'm fine," Lino assured her, forcing a faint smile to ease her worry. But the truth was, the poison was already burning through his veins, making his muscles tense with agony. He hid it well, not wanting Lilet to see the extent of his suffering.
Determined, Lino pushed himself up and left the room, his jaw clenched. Outside, soldiers were dragging the assailant, a disheveled man whose eyes flickered with defiance-across the ground. One
