Chapter189: Francine's Redemption

ALANA   I clenched my hands around William’s when I realized what was happening.   My tears fell but I did not open my eyes and continued calling for William’s name.   “My love… William, it’s me, Alana. Please, come back to me, my love. Please, fulfill your promise to me.”   The stench of more fresh blood coming from Francine assaulted my senses but I continued shutting my eyes even when all I wanted to do is to stop it all.   “Alana, do not stop calling for his name. William needs you now. Please, I can almost sense him. I can see him now. Please, call for his name again.”   I let out a sigh and called his name over and over again. The hand for which I am holding ever so tightly started to have life again.   My heart leaped, rejoicing because maybe, he is finally going to be alive again but all of that happiness went away when I heard the grunt of pain in Francine’s voice.   It took all of strength in me and mental fortitude to let go of William’s hand and opened my eyes at her.   Tru