The muffled words could barely be made out from over the phone. “Once you do this, you can never go back. You understand?”

Adrienne nodded, even though she knew Geodon couldn’t see. “I know. But I have to do it, and you know that.”

“I know.” Geodon’s voice was regretful, and Adrienne shivered. She could barely believe that she was going to do what she was planning to do. The thought would have never crossed her mind if…

No. Nothing was going to stop her. This would be risky, but she had to take the chance. It was the only way.

“I’m ready,” Adrienne said into the phone, immediately hanging up. Their plan was set. All she had to do was summon enough pluck to complete the task…