Chapter 5

The healing den door was pushed open from outside.

Eleni looked up and saw Rory standing in the doorway.

He wore faded clothes and carried a basket of fruit.

Eleni's expression was serious. "What are you doing here?"

Rory lowered his eyes, his thin arms showing through loose sleeves. He held up the basket, his voice trembling. "Everyone worries about Dario. They sent me to visit him."

Eleni made no move to take the basket, her tone icy. "Fine. Leave it and go."

Rory's lashes trembled, his stubborn look barely hiding his love for Eleni.

"I only came to see…