Chapter 175. Miracle Healer

Gavriel could be stubborn and impulsive, especially where his mate was concerned, but one thing was certain: he would never put his loved ones in danger… never risk the lives of his family.

Wilma drew a deep breath and steadied herself, slipping into the role exactly as Gavriel had instructed. She couldn’t let Nilda or Ava suspect a thing.

Just one week, she reminded herself. One week, and this nightmare would finally be over. Until then, she would play her part perfectly, exactly as her son needed her to. One week of holding her breath… hoping her daughter would truly recover and return to the woman she once was.

She forced a calm smile, steadying her breath as the maidservants helped adjust her shawl. She had to play this carefully. Gavriel was clear: Nilda must not suspect a thing. So Wilma tucked away her real fury, smoothing her expression into something soft and motherly, something she had perfected over years of court life.

She clasped her hands in fron