Chapter 18

Margaret was brought to the small sitting room on the second floor.

When the elderly healer saw the chain on Elara's foot extending into the depths of the corridor, tears sprang to her eyes once more. But intimidated by Kaelen, who sat on the sofa nearby like a grim reaper, she could only cover her mouth tightly, daring not to make a sound.

"Don't cry, Margaret."

Elara took her hand an