BLOODY THRONE

Cp 35

Ashley lay limp in a hospital bed, an iv needle attached to her wrist. Alice fell asleep on the couch, and Lana sat next to Ashley. Vina and Louise helped them, and Ferra had to go home because her mother was alone; she was sent home by Dale.

"You'd better get some rest, Ms."

Lana shakes her head. "You do it."

"Your face is pale; rather than fall the second victim, you'd better rest."

"I can't rest; what if Ashley wakes up later."

"I'll take care of her. You'd better get some sleep."

Lana's wearing a thin smile. "Thank you."

The beautiful woman moved out of her seat; she sat on the sofa Louise sat on while the man sat in Lana's chair. Lana liked him enough; Louise was a quiet young man, not much of a talker, but quick. Ashley has had a weak body since birth, and she doesn't have many friends; Lana thanks God now that Ashley has a friend who loves her daughter.

Lana told Shaun about Ashley’s condition, so he wanted to come to the hospital, but instead of some work that required him to