Chapter 89. A Sudden Discovery

Caleb’s POV

As I gently pulled the blanket over Aurora, her chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, the exhaustion evident on her pale face.

“Rest well,” I murmured, brushing a stray strand of hair from her forehead before stepping back and quietly leaving the room. The soft click of the door closing behind me felt like sealing a promise to keep her safe.

The halls were quiet, save for the distant murmurs of activity in the infirmary. As I made my way there, I could feel the weight of the day pressing down on my shoulders. However, when I entered, the sight of Caroline bent over Damien, meticulously tending to his wounds, made me scoff in disbelief.

“Well, isn’t this a sight,” I grumbled, crossing my arms and leaning against the doorframe. “I thought you were the patient here, Caroline, not Damien.”

Damien’s head snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he shot me a sour look. “Real funny, Caleb,” he grumbled, his tone as sharp as the glare he threw my