HIDDEN HEALER

Ava furrowed her brows as she examined Aria, her hands, feet and mouth. She smelled of the Heart tree when it was infected by Malicia, the sorceress, and a faint scent of Shadow serpent’s venom. This was Marcus’ deeds, without doubt.

“It is a combination of sorcery and poisoning, a specialty of the rogues. It also includes a dose of snake venom. That was why its effect was fast. You must have lost some members.” Pack members gasped in unison at Ava’s accurate diagnosis. They also marveled at Aria’s calm demeanor after the medicine that Ava put in her mouth.

Ava's smile was a slow, sweet bloom. "The treatment requires a specific combination of herbs, CEO. I'll need access to your lab and resources to prepare it."

Sebastian's nod was curt, his movements economical. "Max, escort Ava to the lab. Give her whatever she needs."

As Ava rose from her seat, her movements were fluid, like a cat stretching in the sun. She glanced at Sebastian, her eyes sparkling with triumph.

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