The golden morning sunlight poured beautifully through the stained-glass windows of the grand Royal Healing Wing, casting vibrant hues of amber and violet across the pristine stone floors.The busy corridors were already crowded with activity. Healers moved gracefully from room to room, carrying woven baskets of fresh herbs, clean linen bandages, and steaming bowls of aromatic medicines. Patients filled every single available bed—some had traveled for grueling days across treacherous terrain, while others had crossed entire hostile pack territories the moment they heard the miraculous news: Lady Seraphina had finally returned to Blackthorn Palace.Seraphina stood quietly beside a young, eager apprentice, patiently demonstrating the delicate art of preparation. "Gently," she instructed softly, guiding the girl's hands. "If you rush the grinding process, the moonroot overheats, and the medicine loses its primary strength."The apprentice nodded eagerly, absorbing every word. "I understa
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