The Healer and The Beast
the auctioneer’s voice rose with theatrical excitement as rough hands hauled me toward the platform, “our crown jewel. Pure-blood healer, trained in the old ways, with power that could restore the dead themselves.”
The spotlight hit me like a physical blow. I squinted against the glare, seeing only shapes and shadows in the audience, but feeling their hunger like heat against my skin.
“Note the silver threading in her magic,” the auctioneer continued, forcing my shackled hands up for display. “Rare bloodline markers. This one could heal mortal wounds, break curses, perhaps even grant immortality to the right buyer.”
“Lies.” My voice cracked, but I forced it louder. “I heal sick children. Tha
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