Venomous Accusations

Lia

“Don’t talk like that!” Lola exclaims, and before I know it, she hugs me in such a hard bear hug one could think she was trying to kill me.

I tap her shoulder. “Lola…can’t…breathe…”

“Oops, I’m so sorry!” I’m immediately released by a sheepish-looking Lola. “I sometimes forget that you’re werewolf cancer is back and how much weaker it makes you.”

I’m about to answer her and defend my pride by s