Burden of Proof

MAEVIA

When I entered the suite assigned to me, the staff sealed the door with a privacy rune to prevent outside intrusion.

I set my tablet on the small writing desk near the window and sat down slowly.

My hands still carried the dull ache from the wounds across my palms. The salve had begun closing the torn skin, but the healing process was slow when both hands were injured.

Before I could remove