Chapter 74:A Mother's Desperate Choice

(Sarah's POV) The sacred healing chamber was suffocating. The smell of burning sage mixed with bitter herbs hung in the air like a heavy blanket. The soft glow of enchanted candles flickered, casting shadows on Grace’s frail, tormented figure. Every labored breath she took became a painful reminder that time was slipping away. "Grace, hold on," I whispered, brushing the sweat-soaked strands of her platinum hair from her pale face. Her trembling hand barely gripped mine, too weak to squeeze back. My heart clenched as I looked into her glassy, pain-filled eyes. She was slipping further away with each second. Dr. Harrison stepped beside me, his face grave. His presence made my stomach churn. This man, our most trusted healer, was supposed to have answers. Yet every time he opened his mouth lately, it was bad news. "Luna Sarah," he said hesitantly, his voice low but steady. "The silver poisoning is spreading rapidly through her bloodstream. We've slowed it before, but..." He paused, gl