Clenching her jaw, Veronica gave Allison one last glare before marching out the door.
And now that the tension was dissipating quickly, Allison could feel her adrenaline leave with it. Her knees got weak, and she sank down to the couch again.
Jenny put her hand on Allison's back. "Are you okay?"
Allison shook her head. "I think whatever she gave me is starting to take effect."
Jenny stood up. "Well, here, lie down."
Lucy followed.
Both women went to work helping her getting comfortable. They draped a blanket over her and gave her a soft couch pillow.
Jenny sat on the floor at her head. She stroked her hair. "Just go to sleep. Deucalion will be back soon. You're safe with us."
After a few minutes, Allison couldn't keep her eyes open one second longer. She fell into the darkness of u
