SYDNEY
As the nurse pushed my wheelchair to a stop in front of a closed door, I felt my heart racing like a wild animal trapped in my chest. Elder Thane stood beside us, his eyes fixed on the door and his expression unreadable.
The scent wafting from the other side of the door hit me like a punch to the gut. My heart skipped a beat, then pounded rapidly as I realized who was inside the room.
My body reacted before my mind could catch up. My senses are on high alert. I felt weak and vulnerable, but my instincts were screaming at me to be cautious. The nurse seemed oblivious to the tension, but Elder Thane's eyes flicked to mine, and I sensed a glimmer of awareness.
He knows. I can feel his suspicion right now because he knows something is going on.
Elder Thane's gaze returned to the d
