Granted Privacy

She turned her face away and proceeded to leave, granting me privacy.

I submerged myself fully into the healing bath and remained there, scrolling through business related messages I had left unanswered during the mission.

Ivy POV

As soon as I stepped out to give King Valtor some privacy, I ran into Willow coming down the corridor.

“You good? How is my brother?” she asked.

“He’s fine,” I replied.

“He’s currently in the healing bath.”

“Was he that badly injured?” she asked, concern clear in her voice.

“Yes,” I answered honestly. “Bad enough to kill anyone except King Valtor.”

“When will he be out?” she asked.

“In about...