A few minutes later, Tansy stood on one side of Laci's hospital bed, while Wanda and Jayden stood on the other, Wanda stroking the honey-skinned girl as if petting a cat. Laci's mother remained in the waiting room, knowing nothing of what the witches said next would make any sense to her, and she needed time to just catch her breath.
“How are you feeling?" Tansy asked first. “They say you're doing well, but then again, they aren't the ones dealing with the pain." She tried her best to give the girl a reassuring smile.
Laci smiled back although her eyes seemed more hollow than normal, and her skin had lost some of its color. “It hurts, but otherwise, I'm not doing bad. I've suffered worse believe it or not."
Tansy reached out and squeezed Laci's forearm. “I believe it with everything yo
