By the time we reach the cave, the beach is no longer in sight. In the brighter light of my car’s interior, she looks even worse. Xxx I reach the table in short order, and groan. “You weren’t kidding,” Lisa says in a whisper as AnnaBelle walks away. “How far do we have to go in this?” I yell to be heard over the downpour, and squinting to keep the torrent out of my eyes. “But . If we were to have any offspring, they could be very dangerous.” Somehow, despite the rain pouring down her face, I get the impression that she’s crying. Her eyes close slightly as her head drops back, and she furiously moves her fingers in and out.




















