Beyond the Starlit River
"That is enough blood for today. If Your Highness has no other business, I will take Eli back to rest."
The moment he finished, Mother caught his cold fingertips. Her voice trembled.
"So now you won't even call me Seraphina?
"Gideon, why are you so different after coming back? Are you still angry with me because of Adrian's illness?"
Mother stared into Father's eyes for a long time. Those eyes were calm, empty, and utterly unmoved. At last, she let go and nodded tiredly.
"Fine. Fine. You won't have to bleed for Adrian anymore. I will spend whatever it takes to find another remedy.