Chapter 24. Bordeaux that way We see you finally becoming the woman Scipio always knew you could be." I nodded, my mouth dry. "That's nice." Prim was succeeding where I had failed. God, I hated her so much. My mother's smile flickered, and she took a step toward me. "Are you feeling well? You seem strange." "No, no!" I said quickly, suddenly terrified she would figure out that something was wrong and make me take those pills. I forced a smile onto my face. "I'm fine, just a little groggy." She prowled closer, though, her eyes sweeping me up and down. "Is your medication okay? Should I talk to Dr. Bordeauxor you?" "Mom, that's one of the side effects, I reminded her, recalling Dr. Bordeaux's words. "I'm sure it will pass maybe some air will help. I might go find Zoe and see if she's

