Back at the palace, I went straight to the infirmary.I'd had it set up yesterday—stocked it with all the essential herbs I could think of. My mother had been the pack's best healer back in the day, so I'd picked up quite a bit from her. I carefully brewed the medicine, stirring until the concoction thickened into a rich, dark paste.Just as I poured it into a bowl, Titus walked in. He eyed the bowl in my hands, a flicker of surprise crossing his face."Is that for me?""Mm." I handed it over. "This should help with your leg. Once a day, every day, for about two weeks—you should start seeing real improvement."Titus took the bowl, gave me a look, and downed it without a single question. The stuff was bitter as hell, but he didn't even flinch."Bitter?" I asked.He shook his head, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Not at all. Sweet."---The next morning, we headed to the Rivera house. By the time the carriage pulled up, my father was already waiting outside with my mo
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