The specialists blinked, surprised by the direct dismissal, but upon meeting Luna's inflexible gaze and the intimidating presence of six Gold-rank guards, they decided it was more prudent not to argue.
"Of course, Lady Luna," the main specialist murmured as he headed toward the door. "We'll be attending to Lord Julius and other patients if you need us."
"We won't need you," Liora responded with a smile.
The door closed with a soft click, leaving the full group of twelve girls alone with Ren for the first time in more than two years.
The silence was heavy, charged with Larissa's anticipation and nerves, all the emotional weight of lost time pressing down on her. Liora moved naturally to one side of the bed and Mayo pushed Luna to the other, while Larissa remained at the foot. The maids and guards positioned themselves in a protective circle around the room's perimeter.
