Chapter 160

Viona's POV

The days since the stone had glowed green weighed on me like chains. Every time I walked into the council chamber, every time a warrior bowed his head in respect, I felt the secret burning inside me like a brand. None of them could know. Not yet.

But the healer would expect an answer.

I had promised to return with the result. He would ask, and if I faltered, his sharp eyes would see through me. And if he knew-if anyone knew-the whispers would begin.

I needed a way to ...