Grounds for Dissolution

MAEVIA

I stepped out of the healing chamber and closed the door quietly behind me. The corridor outside remained guarded and silent. Torin stood a short distance away beside Heloise and Vanya.

All three turned toward me when I approached. Torin spoke first.

"What did the Elder say?"

"He is recovering," I replied.

Heloise studied my face carefully. Her expression carried attention that had not been