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.

but I didn't mind. I waited patiently, and when she was finished, she stepped out of

you?" Lori asked as we headed out

a question. I

was mostly silent as we drove first to Lori and Jessica's place, where I helped Lori gather some things to spend the next few days with me. When we were finished, we tossed her bag into the car and then we were on our way to my

thinned out on either side, the moon was high in the sky. It was nearly full, and I could feel my wolf pulling at

pulled the keys out of the ignition. Lori was frozen to

okay?" I murmured, reaching over to

head stiffly. "No. I want to go

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

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

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