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Chapter 36: Hova Blood
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“What… what does that mean?” Scarlett said, sitting down on the bed. Of all the things that could have happened to her, this one was the one she least expected.
“Just that it’s in your blood. I don’t know what… triggers it, so to speak. I don’t know anything at all, actually. I only tasted it once, a long time ago. On someone who later died because of an unnamed disease. And it doesn’t smell like sickness to us. Remember I told you I can smell diseases on humans? To me, you smell normal. So it has to be that…”
“So you’re not technically sure, then? Are you?”
“I’m pretty sure,” said Prince Marcellus matter of factly. “I’m not going to tell anyone… if that’s what you’re worried about.”
Scarlett held her head between her hands, massaging her temples.
“You just told me I may have an incurable disease that may or may not kill me someday. Do you really think it matters if anyone knows?”
“It does if they think you’re part Hova. They’re convin
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