EiraI could hear the tremor in her voice, and it stung. I just knew that I had crossed a line. I had disobeyed she and Hana's order and went ahead to go to the farm, but I really hadn't expected this level of fury from her."I just needed some fresh air, Aunt Meg," I mumbled, taking care go to avoid her gaze.She crossed the distance between us in a few quick strides, and I could see that her face was contorted with a mix of emotions. "Don't lie to me, Eira! I know where you have been. You went to that cursed farm, didn't you?"Tears welled up in my eyes, and I nodded slowly before I started to say, "Yes, but…"Before I could finish, Aunt Meg's voice rose to a thunderous crescendo as she spoke. "You fool! Do you have any idea what you have done? You could have died out there, and you are carrying a child! You are not just risking your life but the life of your unborn baby!"Her words struck me like a bolt of lightning. I hadn't thought about the consequences of my actions, the danger
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