Elias insisted that I visit the hospital and see Dr. Eris for a full check-up. However, despite running all her tests, she couldn’t find anything unusual. Not only had my stab wounds vanished without a trace, but even the scars my father had left all over me throughout the years had disappeared. Every last mark—whether from the whip or any other kind of abuse—was gone completely.
No one could offer an explanation for it. But I wasn’t upset about that. I had never felt this physically strong before, never felt this sure of myself. It felt like stepping into a whole new version of me. Unreal—but in the best way. And I was savoring every second of it.
Naturally, Elias didn’t leave my side for even a moment, which wasn’t a surprise. But I didn’t find it annoying at all. In fact, I welcomed i
