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.

was around her neck, making her face look squished. Her entire face was covered in bruises and cuts, and her 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

to stay upright. I needed to

entire ICU ward. She took two shaky steps closer, but nearly collapsed again. I was at her side in

Lori," I reassured her, although the words

were still sitting in the hospital room, looking at Jessica's sleeping body. The rhythmic beeping of the machines had become oddly

a text from Enzo on the screen asking if I was back in the supernatural realm yet, but I hadn't answered. Truthfully, I didn't know if I had the energy

also knew that he would push me to go back to the supernatural realm,

Lori's voice broke me out of my trance. I shut my phone 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 hand, prescribed to her from one of the doctors to help her sleep. I figured she would need it,

love?" I asked, reaching over and rubbing her back

don't want to go home, and I can't stay here. And, if I'm being honest..." She looked down at the pills

hesitation. "Of course you

sure

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