_Kayden’s POV_

The Seer did not waste time. She moved quickly back to the small table where the doctor had left a silver bowl and a clean cloth. Her eyes were still on Leah. Her fingers trembled only a little as she reached for the bowl.

“You will need to give me her blood,” she said without preamble. Her voice was soft. It had no question in it.

I looked at Leah. Her skin was pale as milk. Her breath came in small and shallow rises. Time felt thin and fragile in the room. I swallowed. My mouth was dry.

“Her blood?” I echoed. I could not imagine piercing her...