Chapter 79. Buried Deep... Sad Feelings

"Yes, yes, we're both doing fine," I reassured her. "She just needed some rest. You know how it is, the stress that comes with the job and all."

The relief in her voice was palpable as she replied, "Whew. Th-thank goodness. I'm glad the both of you are okay. I was so worried when I heard you talking to yourself, but then I realized you were probably talking to Reina."

As I uncapped the vial and carefully drew the liquid into the syringe, Lana's voice interrupted, "What are you doing, you dimwit?"

Ignoring Lana's bickering, my focus remained on Raelynn, who was flickering in and out of consciousness. The urgency of the situation weighed heavily on me as I prepared to administer the medication, hoping to bring her some relief.

“Ashlyn... We didn't hear incorrectly yes?”

“About what hunie? Try squeezing your fist for me. Uh huh. One more time.”

It seemed to take everything out of Raelynn but I finally found a vein. She had passed out at this point bu