Mae stopped right in front of Lucian Voss. Her mind went blank instantly.
Lucian let out a slow breath. Damn. She found the bottle first.
Silvara reflexively stepped half a pace forward. "Healer Mae? Why are you here?"
Mae blinked, then lifted the bottle in her hand. "I-I just wanted to check on Anya. But earlier I smelled something strange. And then… I found this inside the cave."
Her gaze locked onto Lucian Voss.
Silence.
Stillness.
Unhealthy.
Lucian raised an eyebrow. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Mae swallowed. "Because I just realized… two things."
"And those are?" Lucian asked flatly.
"First… I admit, I once wrongly accused you of being a man who's… too interested in the rear ends of other men."
Mae closed her eyes briefly.
"Second… now I'm convinced you've been poisoning people with an extremely powerful stimulant."
Lucian: "…What?"
Silvara froze.
Mae pointed at the bottle. "Evidence."
Lucian stared at the bottle. Then let out a short breath.
