"If he doesn't react, that's the danger," Adora continued quickly as she dripped the potion gradually. "This poison blocked the main bloodstream. This potion forces it open again. The pain-it's like every vein is being cut from the inside."
Daren suddenly shrieked. His scream shattered the silence of the hut. His body writhed once more before finally collapsing, lying with a gasp and half-open eyes.
"Is she awake?" asked Layla, who had just entered with a wet cloth.
Adora moved closer, touching two fingers to Daren's neck, feeling for a pulse. She paused for a few seconds, then gave a small nod.
"His pulse is stable again. But he's not completely safe yet. We have to wait another hour. If his body doesn't reject the potion, we've succeeded."
One long breath could be heard throughout t
