Chapter 117

Ariela

She reached me and handed me the note. I took it and turned back to the phone. I tried to prepare myself for what was to come because there were better conversations.

I typed in the number and Tiana continued to show her brains, saying, "There's enough snow outside. You could lie in the bathtub and I'll bring you snow or ice as needed. At least cold should help you." I looked back at her and my smile grew. "You're thinking for yourself. It's a good idea."

"What else helps you?"

"Theoretically, wolfsbane, but that causes the same pain. It just has the advantage that you're no longer fuzzy." She frowned and became thoughtful. I noted "But you have to be careful how high the dose is. In the worst case, it can be fatal."

There was always a certain risk. I would have committed the madness if Aramis and I had continued to be at war. But as it was, I wasn't sure if it was worth it. Her eyes widened in horror, which told me her opinion.