Chapter 40 - We're brothers now

As the healer walked back into her house, leaving Liam standing under the moonlight, a whirlwind of thoughts raced through his mind. The revelation that she was an elf, combined with the cryptic nature of the favor she requested, unsettled him. He had no idea what she might ask of him in the future, and the idea of owing someone—especially someone so mysterious—didn't sit well with him. But at the same time, he knew they couldn't afford to pay her fee, and she had saved his life. For now, there was nothing he could do about it.