The Blood Cure

Celia's POV

My heart hammered against my ribs, heavy with the weight of my terrifying realization. I was afraid of the risk I was about to take, but staring at Greta’s devastated face, I knew I had to try.

"Greta," I said, keeping my voice steady despite the tremor in my hands. "Could you leave for a moment?"

Greta wiped her red, swollen eyes, spluttering through her fresh tears. "What?"

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