Bab 148: [Volume 1] Chapter 148 - Esme is in danger.

He gestured toward the now red-soaked fabric in the container. "If it hadn't been for this test, we wouldn't have found anything at all. The true danger of this chemical lies in its subtlety."

Ryan folded his arms, absorbing the information. "But why didn't Aron react until he grabbed Jay? And why his hand?"

Jay sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Because it's a highly sensitive chemical. When it makes contact with skin, especially someone like Aron, who has heightened sensitivity, it causes immediate irritation. But that's only the beginning. If the chemical lingers on the skin long enough, it can trigger hallucinations or psychological disturbances, particularly in individuals who have a history of trauma or PTSD. In fact, this compound was rumored to have been used centuries ago as a form of psychological torture."