Eiravyne's state had been deteriorating ever since Karl cast that spell on her.
Initially, she just felt weak, struggling with tasks that were once simple.
Each day, her strength waned further, but she convinced herself it was just temporary.
However, one morning, the realization hit her hard—she couldn't get up from her bed.
During this period, Ilkar was consumed with his work. The arrival of the sorcerer had made him naturally anxious, and he was determined not to let anything slide.
Consequently, he spent little to no time in the castle, and even less with Eiravyne.
In fact, the night he kissed her so passionately was the only night they had spent together. It wasn't that he was intentionally avoiding her, but his responsibilities and worries kept him occupied.
Ilkar would come home late at night and leave early in the morning.
