Lorien POV

“Evasive,” he murmured, amusement tugging at his mouth. “Honest answer for honest answer. That’s the deal.”

I weighed it then nodded. “Fine. Deal. So that was your question?”

“Yes.”

“I was badly hurt months ago,” I replied, offering only the part of the truth that felt safe. “She’s still healing. I’m hoping she’ll wake fully soon.”

Riven seemed satisfied enough. “If my mother could heal a dying infant… what kind of gift would she have ...