“Eliana, please, you have done enough. Take a break, you deserve it. Jasper’s friend Evyn is outside. He will accompany you and show you around the sanctuary, since papa is off meeting with some old friends.” Mama explains quietly as they both sit near Jasper.

Eliana blinks away the fatigue wracking her body. “I am okay, mama, I prefer to stay here.” She forces a smile on her lips, but it fades almost immediately.

Beatrice’s gaze softens, “Dear, you have done so ...