Chapter 176 Nightshades Again

• || Lilac’s POV ||
• The scent of dried lavender and burning sage clung to the air inside Endora's cramped hut as I sat across from the ancient healer, my fingers nervously tracing the rim of my teacup. Sun light filtered through the stained-glass windows, casting fractured patterns across the wooden table between us.
• I came to Endora for another session after the little morning encounter with the king. Alaric looked a bit disoriented. Something was off and I just couldn't pinpoint it yet. I wanted to talk to him but he left abruptly. There was already a lot on his plate. I couldn't blame him entirely.