The Bitter Pill

Kaelen's eyes darkened. He called out to Sloane, "Wait a minute!"

He caught up to Sloane in two steps and handed a small paper ball to her. He said fiercely, "I'll give it to you, but I still don't believe in you!"

Without saying a word, Sloane opened the paper ball, took out a pill from inside, and stuffed it into her mouth. The pill dissolved bit by bit in her mouth, and its bitter taste s