Zerina's point of view
She nudged at me playfully with her hands, trying to figure out if this was a joke.
"Shea.. I'm really sorry that I didn't tell you this earlier. I've hidden it from you for so many years now. I.. I tried many times to tell you but I couldn't... I just couldn't." My voice broke. "But when I met Lysander, it was as if I became daring and braver ever since that night we met. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd worry over me. I didn't want you treating me differently because of my condition and.. "
"Zerina, please.. I don't understand. What are you saying? What condition?"
"Shea.. I'm sick. Florence told me when I was little that I had little time left. She said my body was weak, and that if I didn't take those green pills everyday, it would get worse. Th
