I pick up the cup and sniff at the contents. She's not lying. It has a pleasant aroma to it. I glance at her cautiously before sipping at it. It has a refreshing taste, a crispiness to the flavor, and some sweetness. My first sip has me closing my eyes as a strange relief fills me, flowing all the way into my limbs. My body relaxes.
"I told you," Maddie murmurs.
"Thank you," I respond weakly, my eyes flickering open. "This is really good."
I can slowly feel some of the strength begin to return to me, "How did you know about the blockers? You're human."
"I am," she agrees. "But I am also more."
"More what?" I persist, and she just presses her finger to her lips.
"That's a secret. All you need to know is that I don't mean you and your brother any harm. I'm quite fond of you two, actual
