I wasn't sure exactly how long Lori and I sat in the hospital room, staring at our friend's sleeping body. Each minute seemed to melt into the next, and both of us felt helpless. I did what I could to comfort Lori, but it was no easy task.

Finally, the clock struck ten PM, and I knew that we couldn't stay any longer.

"We should go, Lori," I said gently, rubbing her back in circles. "You need to rest.

Lori nodded stiffly and stood. We both got up and gathered what little we had.

"I wanna say goodbye to her," Lori said, wiping her tears from her cheeks. "Just in case."

I nodded. "Of course." I stepped forward and gripped Jessica's hand, crouching down to plant a gentle kiss on her bruised forehead. "We'll be back, Jess," I whispered. "Don't go anywhere, okay?"

Of course there was no answer, but I told myself that she could hear me anyway. After a moment, I blinked back my tears and straightened, then headed out into the hallway to give Lori some space.

she was finished, she stepped out of the room with a new bundle of tissues in her hand and more

you?" Lori asked as we

question. I don't want you to be alone. Not

Lori gather some things to spend the next few days with me.

was high in the sky. It was nearly full, and I could feel my wolf pulling at me. She always liked to run during the full moon, and so did I. But something told me that that wouldn't be

the car was silent as I pulled the keys out of the ignition. Lori was

reaching over to grab her

head stiffly. "No. I

"I know you do," I said gently. "But you need to

truck and walked around to open her door. She managed to get out on her own, but I could see the beginnings of her body crumbling. Her

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