Seventy-One

“What no sisterly hug” She taunts while I try to bear the pain. Coughing and sputtering, my blood spatters on the floor. I clutch the bangle from my wrist before tossing it in the fire with the last bit of strength I have left before collapsing. I look up at her, a devilish grin on her face.

“Now why would you do that? I was hoping to enjoy myself now I have to make things quick.”

“What do you mea