The barrier fell. The dark flames were extinguished. And Cora could now feel what Aldrich had been hiding. What he’d known she would now be able to sense. The same connection that existed between her and the creatures existed between her and Aldrich. The same taint, the same ravenous parasite, slumbered within them both.
“I see.” Cora said. “You did make the exact same decision I did. You’ve been on the other side this whole time. How many lies have you told us? How long has it been?”
“Surprise.” Alice said. “Ain’t I sneaky?”
Out of the corner of her eye Cora could see Mary looking at them, clearly trying to decide what to do. Marsha came to stand by her side, which surprised and pleased Cora, and glared at Aldrich. She was displaying no hesitation about who’s side she was on.
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