Chapter 54

Lorelei When I emerged wrapped in a fluffy towel, I found the requested herbal teas already arranged on the coffee table, accompanied by an assortment of fresh fruit and pastries. A small electric kettle bubbled nearby, filling the room with the sweet aroma of steeping berry tea. "I've prepared some berry infusion for you, Luna Lorelei," Gamma Stephen said respectfully, standing with perfect posture near the door. "I hope it suits your taste." I studied him thoughtfully, noticing the slight pallor to his skin and the way he shifted his weight uncomfortably, a hand occasionally pressing against his lower back. “Stephen,” I said, my tone softening. “The pain in your side… it’s severe, isn’t it?” His eyes widened, shocked that I knew. “Luna Lorelei? How could you—” “I have a gift for sensing these things,” I interrupted gently, tapping my nose with a faint smile. “It feels like kidney stones.” I walked over to plug in my phone before turning to face him. “I’ll prepare a tonic from willow