Jackson smirked faintly. “You two don’t seem worried about Bethany at all. Aren’t you even curious why she ended up like that?”
At once, both women perked up and hurried over.
“Captain, you know the reason?” Lily’s eyes widened in excitement.
Lisa stepped closer too, her gaze full of anticipation.
“It’s simple,” Jackson said matter-of-factly. “Bethany still carries the scent of the giant python from earlier. The leeches must’ve mistaken her for the snake and went straight for her.”
“That’s terrifying…” Lily shuddered, remembering how they’d all touched the python’s body that afternoon. Her skin prickled as though leeches were crawling all over her.
Lisa felt the same and started patting her arms and legs nervously, as if checking for stragglers.
“Stop that. Neither of you even went
