Mate? Or Die!
"What do you mean? You—"
"The flower," Gloria cut me off, "blooms at the far end of the swamp. It’s there, waiting for you, but not for the reasons you think." She paused, letting the words sink in. "I control its fate, and through it, I control Zone’s."
My breath caught in my throat. "What are you saying?"
"You came here to save him, but you’re only digging his grave," Gloria smirked. "Now, go. Get the flower. If you can, I’ll allow you the antidote. But beware—the waters are evil."