Chapter 49

Torin

"Martha," I call for her as soon as I enter the dining room the next day. "Is she—"

"Still asleep." Her voice comes to me before I turn to the corner.

"Still?"

"I checked on her a few hours ago, when I first woke up."

I linger near the seats while glancing down at the food Martha has arranged, "Are you sure?" I ask her, raising my head.

"I'll check on her again," she s