Chapter 17. Explanations

"We are in 2078, and twenty years ago, a tribe of researchers went to Antarctica, where they found the only suitable environment for the Shalon fruit to grow and bear fruit. This fruit, as you already know, cures and prevents any disease. HIV, cancer, diabetes and even the flu. As it is difficult to grow, it is very expensive, but we, the werewolves, have access to it, as our brothers are the ones who make it, and the rest of the world gets such a tiny amount that it is only distributed among the very rich. We put it in champagnes, because two months ago, the tribe that cultivated Shalon announced that it was shutting down its activities, because the Antarctic continent has thawed and there are no more growing areas. The ice has melted and now there are only small ice caps there." Gael explained as Cybele looked curiously at the red color of her champagne.

"You've already given me your lesson. You just forgot to tell me that it tastes... Incredible!" C