Earlene has not stopped bleeding and the wound is too big for us to heal. I see her final red ring fade away on her other arm. Tears pour out of my eyes. Earlene gives a slight cough.


    “Don''t trust Jacob,” she whispers. My eyes go wide. What does she mean by that? Of course, I trust Jacob. Her last ring is gone. I''m numb inside. I turn to Jacob.


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    “Did you hear what she said?” Jacob gives me a puzzled look.


    “What do you mean? She''s dead. I think you''re just hearing things,” He scoffs. I turn away and a tear runs down my cheek. I promise she talked to me.