Phoebe's POV
I turned to Jude, my curiosity sparked about Marcela, the healer living in the palace. I wanted to learn more about her plant expertise and how it might help.
"Ah, my queen, are you familiar with the Bloodmoon Scale leaves?" Jude asked, her earlier hesitation melting away, replaced by genuine excitement that made me smile.
"I am," I nodded, thinking it through. "Mix it right with Green Leaves, and it brings down fevers. Shifters don't get sick much, but it's perfect for kids whose healing powers haven't kicked in yet."
"Yes, yes," Jude burst out eagerly, but Patricia elbowed her softly—a gentle reminder to watch her manners. Jude ducked her head, grinning sheepishly. "Sorry, my queen."
I laughed, charmed by their interaction. "What's there to apologize for?" I started wandering through the greenhouse, drinking in the green life around me. The space wasn't huge, but one plant caught my eye—vibrant and obviously loved. "You've been taking care of this one?"
