ShadowBound: The Need For Power

Chapter 23 I Will Make It No Matter What

Liam moved through the hallway, his steps purposeful as he headed toward the library. The echo of his own thoughts lingered in his mind, especially the moment when Elsie had healed him."She managed to heal me..." He replayed the memory, the warmth of her magic still fresh in his mind. "Dr. Dain couldn't do it when he first found me, but Elsie did, and it was an internal injury."

He frowned slightly, shaking his head to clear the distraction. "Focus, that's not important right now."

Arriving at the library, Liam's eyes settled on the familiar figure of the librarian from his last visit. She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, eyes glinting with curiosity.

"Well, look who's back," she greeted, her tone light and teasing. "Finished the book already?"

"Not quite," Liam replied, maintaining his calm demeanor. "I actually came to ask you about something else."

"Oh? And what might that be?" she asked, leaning forward slightly, still dripping with that playful flirtation.

"Do you know anything about a flower that grows in volcanic soil?" Liam asked directly, his voice steady.

The librarian tilted her head, pondering for a moment. "Volcanic soil?" She tapped her chin thoughtfully. "Can't say I know off the top of my head. But, you might want to ask that girl over there." She gestured to a nearby table where a girl sat surrounded by stacks of books, her eyes darting back and forth as she took notes. "She's known for her re