•ELIAS•“You will find Catherine at Eclipseborn,” I told Aisha when I called her again, keeping my voice steady even as something tight settled in my chest. “She’s there for a business arrangement, but you must be careful.”“Oh, thank you, Eli,” she answered warmly. “You’re the best guy in the entire world. I wish I could repay you for everything you’ve done for me.”“It’s alright, Aisha,” I replied. “Please don’t tell your sister I was the one who directed you to her location. She would never forgive me.”“Don’t worry,” Aisha promised. “I won’t say a word.”I ended the call, slipped my cell phone into my pocket, and walked into my office, forcing myself to breathe normally.Morning light poured through the tall windows, illuminating the neat rows of books, jars of herbs, and medical instruments that lined the shelves. This room had always grounded me. It was a place of logic and purpose, where pain could be treated and outcomes could be controlled. I hung my coat on the back of the
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