Chapter 0581

I tightened my grip on her, offering whatever comfort I could. "We'll take it one step at a time, Lori. We'll be here for Jessica, no matter what. And as for taking care of yourself, I'll help you. You don't have to go through this alone."

Lori nodded, her shoulders sagging with exhaustion. "Thank you, Nina. I don't know what I'd do without you."

I gave her a small smile, even though my own heart felt heavy with fear. "We're in this together, Lori. Just like we've always been."

It wasn't long before a nurse came to us, asking if we wanted to see Jessica. I was unsure if it would be best for Lori, but she insisted, and so I followed.

When we stepped into Jessica's room, Lori broke down again. It was all I could do to keep her from falling, even though my own knees felt like they were made of putty.

There was our friend, our beautiful and vibrant Jessica, laying in the bed. She was hooked up to all kinds of machines, her body covered in casts.

beautiful blonde hair had been shaved so the doctors could check for brain injuries. There was a jagged scar along the side of her head, where I assumed they had cut into her to

made me pass out, but I managed to stay upright. I needed to be here for Lori,

wailed, her cries echoing through the entire ICU ward. She took two shaky steps closer, but nearly collapsed again. I was at

although the words felt hollow even

rhythmic beeping of the machines had become oddly comforting at this point, as though it was a reminder that despite everything, our

was a text from Enzo on the screen asking if I was back in the supernatural realm yet, but

was it upsetting just to talk about what had happened, I also knew that he would push me to go back to the supernatural realm, and I couldn't just leave my friends

off and looked over at her. Her face was red and swollen from crying, but the tears had long since stopped. There was a bottle of pills in her

up, love?" I asked, reaching over and

I maybe stay with you tonight?" she asked. "I don't want to go home, and I can't stay here. And, if I'm being honest..." She looked down at the pills in her hand, and let out a sigh. "I'm not sure

"Of course you can stay with me

sure

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