"Mrs. Eleanor's condition has deteriorated. The doctor is with her now, but he says it won't be long. She's asked to see you all before—" He paused. "Before the end."

Luna felt a complicated mix of emotions. Despite everything Eleanor had done, the thought of her dying alone felt wrong.

"We should go to her," she said quietly.

Helena looked surprised. "After everything she's done?"

"Because of everything she's done," Luna corrected. "She's going to die knowing she failed ...