VALERIA.

I lean closer to my hand, inhaling deeply as the scent of Eden’s blood creeps up my nose. The smell is almost intoxicating. I bring it against my mouth, and slowly, I part my lips….

“What are you doing?”

Eden’s voice snaps me back to reality. I flinch and look around, then I find her exiting the bathroom with a roll of gauze and a bottle full of liquid disinfectant. She’s staring at me with wide eyes, her gaze flitting from my face to the blood on my ...