"It will take effect in an hour; in the meantime, you may experience some side effects, such as nausea and queasiness. It's best to take a sleeping pill; when you wake up, it will be fine."
He withdrew the needle and gave her a slight smile.
Aldana Candi could not describe the feeling, only sensing a stiffness throughout her body. For the first time, she felt that the poison was protecting her, and now, the last layer of protection was gone.
Liam Summer tossed the syringe into the trash can and reached out to tousle her hair, "See you tonight."
His tone was filled with anticipation.
Aldana Candi sat rigidly on the bed, unaware of how much time had passed until the side effects Liam Summer mentioned began to surge.
She felt dizzy and nauseated, collapsing on the large bed...
*
As night fell deeply, Liam Summer drove back from the research institute.
