Gale leaned over and pressed Aurum's head on her shoulder. "Let me help. I'll be with you!"

Sure enough, Shawn's face darkened rapidly.

Gale pretended not to see it and continued talking to Aurum, speaking softly, "You save Natalie, and she doesn't appreciate it. Why continue?"

"You've done so much, but you can't get her to turn around. Aurum, you've done your best."

"Anyway, even if you have other intentions, you did get the antidote. I owe you another favor..."

"Now, I can't just sit and