It was Real

With those words being said everything made became clearer to her, but she asked the question anyway.

“Baptiste said she hid it inside of me. Is this true?”

“Yes.”

She was shocked by the validity of the news, but kept going. “Why?”

“It was the safest option at the time. None would have suspected it.”

“Safest option? I have people trying to kill me because of this thing ! They threatened to take it out while I was awake.”

“My child, you must remain strong. The stone can be removed, but only with your permission.”

Flossina didn't know whether to feel relieved or terr