Chapter 58

Five years ago, Nara had brought Night-Physician to save Kaelen’s life. Kaelen had been deeply grateful, but when he asked her what price she had paid for such a miracle, Nara told him not to ask again. She kept her lips sealed.

That silence had left a knot buried in Kaelen’s chest.

Throughout history, when women as powerless as Nara sought help, how else could they bargain?

What could they offer,