~Gabby’s POV~
I was still in shock from the information the witch had given me. I couldn't believe it but something didn't make sense.
A lot of it didn't make sense.
”I don’t understand,” I said and closed my eyes as I pinched the bridge of my nose.
”Your parents asked for a poison to be mixed into the blend. They have been feeding you this potion since you were little.”
”How? I don't remember eating or drinking-”
”It had to enter the bloodstream,” she said and leaned forward.
My eyes widened and the realization hit me. If I had eaten it or drunk it, it wouldn't have entered my bloodstream. The only way for it to enter my bloodstream would be through my veins.
”The whipping,” I gasped.
She bowed her head but averted her eyes.
They had laced the belt with the
