CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
A tapping comes from the door to Eira’s room.
Sarah looks at the door. Has Peter gotten there that fast?
Eira opens the door.
Two females stand on the other side holding bags, books, and bottles. One of them looks up.
Sarah recognizes her.
Eira examines the objects the two girls hold. “Damno eso, Celestia, I asked you to get me petersilie, not coriander!” She backhands Celestia. “Don’t forget to tell Eleri why and where you got that.” She points at Celestia, scowling.
Celestia holds her face. She looks at the water, breathing heavy, and nods.
The other girl stares at the water, never moving or making a sound.
Eira puts the objects on the top shelf of her pink coral bookcase across the room. Turning back to the girls at the door, she waves Celestia towards the co
