Kevan had successfully calmed Ruby down. Although her eyes were bloodshot, all traces of tears had been wiped from her face.

"All done?" Kevan asked Larissa.

Larissa tried to nod, but her neck was too stiff to move.

"Yes," she said, white mist forming in the air when she spoke.

"What did the doctor say?"

"It reopened again, but the doctor fixed it for me again."

Larissa stopped herself from saying the injury had worsened. Ruby's lips trembled, and tears shimmered in her eyes.

"It's all m