Kaelis explained everything that happened from the moment Ezra passed out until now.
About calling Love.
About Evangeline.
About the doctor.
About Alodia.
Ezra listened quietly, interrupting only once or twice to ask a question.
By the end of it, he found himself letting out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.
At least one problem had already been solved.
He wouldn't have to spend weeks secretly searching for a trustworthy doctor.
He wouldn't have to worry about someone recognizing him.
Or worse.
Recognizing what he was carrying.
'One less thing to panic about.'
It wasn't much.
But right now, Ezra would gladly accept even the smallest blessing.
"How is Lior?" Ezra asks almost immediately after Kaelis finishes speaking.
The question comes so naturally that he doesn't even think about it.
Kaelis notices.
And smiles.
Not his usual mischievous grin.
Not the teasing smile that always seemed moments away from provoking someone.
This one was different.
Gentler.
