Jilted Heiress Strikes Back
Raina carefully finished tending to his wounds, then pulled his robe closed and said, “For the next few days, avoid cold water. If you’re really uncomfortable, just wipe down with warm water.”
Leif sat up straight, responding, “Okay.”
Raina didn’t know what else to say for a moment. She stood and returned to the bathroom, picking up the lone protective charm that had fallen. After cleaning it off, she couldn’t find a replacement black string, so she tied a firm knot and hung it back around Leif’s neck.