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.

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

can stay with you?" Lori asked

a question. I don't want you to be

spend the next few days with me. When

wolf pulling at me. She always liked to run during the full moon, and so did

as I pulled the keys out of

okay?" I murmured, reaching over

shook her head stiffly. "No. I

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

on her own, but I could

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