Chapter 4

I had been sketching for a while when the sunlight streamed through the window, glaring off my tablet. Only then did I look up and realize Remi was still there.

"Sorry, I thought you’d left ages ago!" I forced a smile. "I'm fine on my own. You should go get some rest."

Instead of respo

Chapter 5

As the sun dipped below the horizon, I sensed the familiar onset of a fever. Legacy, the nurse, wasn't surprised. "High fevers are like this," she remarked. "Especially with your inflammation. It's pretty good that one round of IV can control it."

I dutifully extended my arm, and she de

Chapter 6

I didn't want to stay in the hospital and asked the nurse if I could go home to sleep at night.

Legacy, the nurse, replied with a matter-of-fact tone: "Normally, you can't leave."

Got it.

I booked a hotel room nearby and politely turned down Remi's offer for assistance.

He blocked th