Natalia’s POV
Celeste’s face went bright red, arm trembling with rage. Interestingly, the arm she was raising to hit Karl—and now me, if she decided to go through with it—was the very same arm that she had been clutching earlier that day, covered in blood.
Now it looked completely fine. There wasn’t so much as a bandage around it. But I didn’t think much of it; the healers had probably worked their magic on her. My own injuries, which were more serious, were nearly fully healed already.
“Get out,” Celeste finally hissed through gritted teeth. “This is none of your business.”
“I know it’s not my business, but I’m not walking away from an obvious abusive situation.” I stayed exactly where I was, keeping myself between her and Karl.
Celeste let out a bitter laugh and lowered her arm. “I
