Chapter 12 The Slap That Echoed

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  Lorelei   After witnessing my abilities firsthand this morning, Gamma Stephen has developed a newfound respect for my healing powers.   His eyes follow me with a mixture of awe and caution as I answer his question about Keith's treatment.   "As long as he takes his medicinal bath every night, he should be fine," I say, my voice steady with confidence I didn't know I possessed a lifetime ago.   Walking to the dining table, I freeze at the sight before me. The spread is breathtaking—succulent steaks cooked to perfection, butter-poached lobster tails glistening under soft lighting, fresh seasonal vegetables arranged artistically, and a steaming pot of seafood chowder releasing the most heavenly aroma.   I swallow hard as memories flood back.   Seven months in Frostfang where I'd lick

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