Blood and Venom

Dominic steadied himself against the wall as he slowly got up, his voice rough. "I'm going to check on my mom. Don't soak in the bath for too long." Cleo cast her eyes down and didn't say a word.

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Dominic settled into the wheelchair Gavin had ready for him, looking pale. When they got to the hospital, Miriam was just being rolled out of the emergency room.

With her eyes closed, Miriam was whe