
Woman: How long do you think you can fool your friends? I tried to hide it too. But you can’t stop the skin from rotting. Or ignore the hunger.
Cara: Quiet.
Woman: Or what? You’ll kill me? Don’t worry. Your secret’s safe with me. After all, you’re one of us.
Cara: I’m nothing like you.
Woman: I took the Keeper’s bargain because there was no one else to care for my sick daughter. Why did you do it? Everybody has a reason. And when you have to kill, it’s good to remind yourself why you’re doing it. Tell me.
Cara: I did it to stay alive to protect the Seeker.