Chapter 99: THE HEALER

Edeline "Speak softly. The healer has returned," she said urgently, her voice tinged with panic. I looked at her with genuine concern. "What’s the matter? She can’t hear us in here, and why would you be scared of her?" I placed a hand on my hip, studying her. Mirabelle sighed heavily, gripping my hand and guiding me to the back of the cabin, away from the windows. We settled at the small breakfast nook in the corner of her minimally decorated home, and my worry grew with each passing second. "Listen, Edeline," she said, her tired green eyes locking with mine, pleading for my attention. "That healer... she’s not just any healer. She has the gift of sight too. Even though she gave up scrying to focus on healing, she still retains her gift because she chose to remain single. Last night, Oracle Claire and I were meditating and saw a vision of her. Her story unfolded before us. It's clear she’s a threat, and you need to be cautious because she’s got her sights set on you." Her grip on my h