Pushing Away the Light in My Life
When Alice tried for the third time, he finally responded.
"Alice, can you stop being so petty? Anna's in serious danger. Stop making a scene and just wait in the tent, okay?"
In the background, Alice could hear Anna's voice. "Alexander, my chest hurts… Rub it for me again…"
"Okay."
Then came the rustle of clothing being removed, followed by soft, intimate gasps.
Alice cut the mind-link. In that moment of distraction, pain shot through her ankle. The snake had struck.
Mad with pain and fury, she grabbed a rock and smashed the snake until it was dead. Then, she limped back toward the camp. The moment she saw the glow of the campsite lights, her legs gave out, and she collapsed.
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