Chapter 84

Fenris left with a dark look, Shala’s warning still ringing in his ears. Not long after, Yvaine came to the laboratory door. She raised her hand, wanting to knock, but hesitation held her back. If she disturbed Varkas while he worked, she might pay for it dearly. So she waited quietly outside.

Inside the sterile room, Nara stirred awake.

The first rush of awareness was pain—burning, gnawing, suffo