Shadowed in Secrets

Chapter 5

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Terran's heart thrummed in his chest as he lead the doctor he had called for to his comfortably furnished office.

Within the office, Dr. Wystan walked up to the grey couch on which Terran had placed Lord Ruy, while removing various tools from his oversized gray bag.

"What happened to the Lord?" he asked, leaning over to examine his patient through colourful spheres.

"We were having an important discussion, when mid sentence, he grew pale and began to tremble. I asked Lord Ruy if he was okay, but he went rigid, collapsing shortly after." Stress seeped into his voice as he considered how this incident could affect his reputation.

"The strange aspect of this case is that I can't find a physical cause of the incident.", the doctor stated running his hands through his unruly brown hair. "I can give him an elixir to deal with any shock or pain he may be experiencing, but I'm afraid that's all I'm able to do."

He pulled out a vial of a thick, orange liquid, carefully pouring it into Lord Ruy's mouth. The lord gasped and his light blue eyes snapped open.

"Are you feeling better, Lord Ruy?"Terron asked, concern clear in his voice.

"Of course. That was simply a small inconvenience. We will reschedule another meeting soon," he replies tersely, brushing himself off and standing up, preparing to leave. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have essential matters to attend to."

"Thank you for your time," Lord Terron answered, relieved that he would not be held accountable for any of Lord Ruy's injuries.

The Lord stepped away and briskly walked towards the door, slightly unsteadily, but too proud to ask for assistance.

Terron inclined his head slightly to the doctor, dismissing him.

Sorry for the short chapter! The next one will be uploaded soon! Any constructive feedback is always welcome :)