"I'm looking into how liquid magic—specifically an elixir—interacts with both Lycan and human biology," I began, sitting forward and resting my hands in my lap. "I know how magic functions from a witch's standpoint, but if I were to translate a continuous, stabilizing spell into a liquid form, I need to understand how the body actually processes it—especially regarding someone like Liz..." The doctor immediately raised a hand, his expression turning gentle but firm. "Your Grace, I have to stop you right there. As a physician, patient-doctor privacy is absolute. I can't discuss Liz's medical condition or treatment plan with anyone." "Oh! I'm sorry," I said quickly, holding my hands up in apology. "Let me rephrase. I didn't mean to pry into her chart. I need to know in general terms how a

