Sophia's POV.
"Open up," Alessandro urged, bringing the bowl closer to my lips.
I reluctantly parted my lips and took a sip of the 'potion'. The bitterness that shot through my tongue was unbearable.
"f**k!" I cursed, spitting it out. "This is disgusting. Why is it so bitter?"
"It's the leaves I used," he answered calmly, urging me to drink more. "Take some more. It won't work if you just take a sip."
"Are you sure this isn't going to worsen my cramps or send me to the great beyond? Because this is awful," I spat, clear irritation in my voice.
"Do you want the pain to persist or not?" he asked, his tone serious, his piercing gaze fixed on me.
I clutched my stomach and shook my head.
"No," I whimpered, hating how helpless I sounded.
"Then try to drink it. I understand that it's b
