DAISY Quickly, I turn and race back to where I left Dylan. Getting there, I see that Louise is still unconscious. Also, Dylan is losing a lot of blood. “Please stay with me,” I murmur, bending low before carrying him up on my furry back. He is heavy and he is not responding to me. Grunting, I carry him down to where my dad is lying on the floor. My dad’s body is still jerking and I’m struggling not to cry. I need to focus. Gently, I lay down Dylan beside my father, and next, I frantically look around, searching for something sharp to start the healing ritual. Just then, I spot some glass shards from a broken wine bottle littering the floor nearby. Quickly, I grab the largest shard and turn back to the two bodies that are waiting for my blood. And without hesitation, I stab the glass shard into my flesh, wincing as the edge cuts into my fingers. However, I need a deeper cut. I need more drops of blood. Another wince escapes my lips as I press the shard against my palm, digging
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