Jodie's heart hammered in her chest, adrenaline rushing through, bringing with it fear and desperate hope. Her mouth was dry, her throat tight. Her fingernails dug into her palms, which lay on the bed wrapped in a blanket.
Konudra, Konudra, Konudra…
The strange name haunted her mind like a litany. Somewhere, someone knocked softly on a door, and she flinched. The soft noises sounded harsh to her sensitive ears. She heard every step, every breath, every word...
"Come in, come in." Viola quickly dragged Ms. Van into her Cabin. "Did you bring it?"
"Yes, I did," Ms. Van pulled a black nylon out of her bra and handed it to Viola. "Sorry, I had to keep them there since you said they shouldn't be exposed to sunlight."
"Yes, yes, that's all right." Viola nodded and quickly unraveled the contents of the nylon. She took it out, sniffed it, and smiled up at her. "You've got the right mushrooms. I need to chop them up quickly. Please give me a minute."
