Chapter 288: Confessions
Sitting beside her mother once more, Evanna held Loraven’s hand. With only those she trusted by her side, the princess focused on healing what was left within her mother’s system. She could feel something disrupting her blood. It was a slow, draining process, but Evanna still heard Arawn and Killian’s arrival by the balcony.
Ger stood guard, watching Evanna and Loraven, and if not for his super hearing now, he would have unsheathed his hidden dagger to those entering the balcony.
"Where did you go?" Evanna asked, her gaze still focused on Loraven as Killian and Arawn stopped by the end of the bed.
"Killian needed to show me evidence to prove who is at fault."
"Is the physician in on it?" Evanna questioned next, releasing her hand as the power zapped out of her. Arawn’s hands went to her shoulders, stopping her from swaying and falling forward.
The men watched, waiting as the dizziness that fell over Evanna dissolved. She slowly leaned back into Arawn’s torso, finding comfort in him. Arawn nodded at Killian once they were sure Evanna would not pass out on them. The elven prince even lifted Evanna up and sat in her spot, cradling her to him.
Evanna’s cheeks heated at first, but she was too tired to act proper. It was only them. Guards were outside Loraven’s doors, and King Osian wouldn’t be able to get to her mother’s side until everything was resolved within the castle.
"The physician has shared his limited knowledge," Killian began, which caused Evanna’s gaze to sharpen on the vampire. "He may be the royal physician, but working within human realms provides restrictions..."
Evanna searched the vampire’s features. She understood what he meant, especially now since she’d ventured into unknown territories, facing creatures and seeing plants that she’d never seen before. So, did the physician truly believe Loraven was unwell from her previous illness?