“I'm sorry, I'm sorry,” Lily whimpered.
“I know. Apologize later. For now, you have work to do.”
“No… no!”
Lily tugged on Annabelle's arm, but Annabelle would have no part in her resistance. “You brought this thing here. Yes, it deceived you, but you knew better than to summon the dead. You're responsible for its presence, so you can help get rid of it. Come on!”
Though Lily fought her with every step, and though she still felt far from steady, Annabelle doggedly dragged the girl over the uneven, ash-covered ground. They struggled over remnants of walls and unidentifiable lumps of blackened structures until they reached Father Vincent's side. With a rough shove, Annabelle threw the girl to the ground at the priest's feet, behind the shelter of the ruined wall. Immediately, Lily stumble
