"Not responding to Xanthus, Callis took Raeleigh's hand and led her inside. Looking over her shoulder, Raeleigh thought Xanthus was behaving weirdly, so she asked what was up with him. Xanthus told Callis to explain himself. ""Explain what?"" Raeleigh asked."

"Carrying Raeleigh's luggage in one hand and her hand in the other, he led her into the house, never saying a word. As soon as they were inside, Callis took her injured hand and scrutinized it."

"Raeleigh raised it and comforted him, ""I still can't move it as I wish. But don't worry; it's okay now. I can go back to designing in three years."""

"Callis's face paled, and he...