Borrowed Time

MAEVIA

The morning began quietly inside the estate. I came downstairs expecting the usual routine. The dining room was already prepared, and Talia stood near the table arranging the final dishes.

The air carried the scent of cooked meat and herbs, but my stomach tightened before I even sat down.

Talia looked at me briefly before speaking.

"A pack physician will arrive today," she said.

I stopped