A Door That Should Not Be Opened

After the royal physician hurriedly packed his medical kit and departed into the dark night, a quiet stillness settled over the sprawling bedchamber. Oriana turned her attention away from the closed double doors and focused on Gareth. Beside the grand bed, the large guard bent over awkwardly. Despite his massive size, he moved with surprising care, gently tucking the heavy velvet blanket snugly ar