About ten minutes later, Veda stepped back from her work with a satisfied nod. "There," she said, her tone calm. "They'll need a few days of rest, no fighting or strenuous activities, but they should be fine."
Tessa and Lenny, pale but now stable, thanked Veda quietly as they sat back, relief visible on their faces. As they relaxed, Rhea entered from another room, a faint smile on her lips. "The room is ready, Master," she said.
Veda nodded in approval and turned to Aurelius and Rhea. "Help Darius to the room," she instructed.
Aurelius gave a quick nod, moving to support Darius alongside Rhea.
Adrian watched this unfold, catching the subtle glance Veda threw at Aurelius and her apprentice.
'Truly an old hag...'
