Chapter 24 Nicholas's Secret

"Wolfsbane? That's poisonous, Nick. What do you need it for?" Sophie looked seriously at him. "My mother once told me that if I ever encounter that, I should stay away from it. If you get it on your skin or even ingest it, the effects are life-threatening."

It was one of the few lessons that were heavily ingrained in Sophie's mind. Her mother taught her about plants, herbs, and their effects but was never as strict when it came to poisonous stuff such as that.

Nicholas smiled and nodded at how much Sophie knew. It seemed like the almanac he found at the library was a perfect gift for her once he got it from the inn. More importantly, though, he wanted to trust her with his secret.

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