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\u201cThis,\u201d Beatrice announced to the gathered guests, silencing the chatter, \u201cis a\u00a0Thorne<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0family tradition. It\u2019s a warm milk blend, steeped with special herbs and crushed almonds. My mother made it for me when I carried David, and I made it for David\u2019s sisters. It ensures the baby is born with a strong mind and a calm spirit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The guests, a collection of high-society wives and David\u2019s business partners, cooed in unison.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, how thoughtful!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBeatrice is such a saint!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTradition is so important these days.\u201d<\/p>\n

I moved closer, stepping into the circle. As Beatrice poured the steaming white liquid into a heavy crystal glass, a scent wafted toward me on the summer breeze.<\/p>\n

It was sweet. Cloyingly sweet. But underneath the comforting aroma of warm milk and vanilla bean, there was something else. A sharp, metallic tang. A volatile top note that hit the back of my throat.<\/p>\n

Bitter almonds.<\/p>\n

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