Penthea hadn't found anything in the book. She had flipped through it over and over again and still couldn't find anything with a snake or a skull. Or at least not together and certainly not green. She couldn't understand who would go after Casta and her family. Or even why. It was just too upsetting. Why? Why would this happen? Why couldn't they find the answers?
And that was when Peyton got back and started babbling. Penny actually had to sit down. Her cousin's emotions were a bit overwhelming. She hardly heard what Peyton was saying, but she got a clear sense of panic and fear. It was horrible. She could almost see Casta's house through Peyton's pain. This was horrible.