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“Take it slow. She needs to get accustomed to her new surroundings. See how people act, talk, you know, everyday living,” Arabel commented as she came from the back carryin’ a box.
We’re just going for a walk that’s all.
“I understand all that, but this being Salem, there are things that I don’t think she’s ready to see… if you know what I mean.”
I didna like how she said that, and Bram’s look took me by surprise, for it was one out of concern. She did tell me we were safe here, that I need not worry anymore. Witches were accepted now. So, if that be true, why do they look concerned?
“Bram, what is it that ye dinna want me to see?”
Takin’ my hands in his, he held them tight. There were witch trials here too.
I wanted to run, but Bram held fast and made me listen. Not now, but in 1
