Inside was dark, lit only by a lantern Nani had brought with her. Anu wished she had that candle, though there would have been no way to light it inside and bring it here… She screamed internally for her mind to focus. Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest and Anu looked from Savina to Naniko as they each spoke. Blue eyes locked in on their leader, the one that had this stuff, this poison in their house. She stared in surprise as she tried to explain, failing miserably but not acting like it. Yes, she got into it. Its all over her face! her voice rose in the small shed.
Feel-good powder? You’ve been using this? This isn’t one of you herbs Nani. This is poison… The woman spoke hastily. What were you thinking? Leaving it in the Manor, with all the pups the had, her own children. Mati was fragile, had she gotten into it, taken it. Things like this did horrible things. It was like booze, but far more powerful. It was life altering and even addictive. But she hid that truth from Savina, not wanting to frighten her further. Are you on it right now? Anu questioned in disbelief, not know which one of questions would give her the answer that would heal the sick child. |