Lilith pov 

As I walked beside Theila, my heart pounded heavily in my chest for two reasons.

 First, because Lucien had gone yesterday to speak with Dr. Samuel about taking my mother under his care. I could hardly believe that the cold, terrifying man would do something like that for me. Typically, the contract only required that they cover the medical expenses and find a powerful witch doctor to ensure my mother eventually woke up.

 But Lucien had gone out of his way to speak to the best ...