“We had to. Something stalks our hive. We’ve lost too much this season already—first Caroline, then Sierra. We needed to fortify ourselves. I don’t deny what you witnessed was shocking. You saw a portion of one of our most holy rituals. Nothing I say to you will make any of this make sense until you see for yourself. Really see, I mean. With the eyes of all. To be shown is an honor. Our greatest honor …”
