96 PREQUEL: The Sisterhood, Part 3

Crystal turned the key and the engine roared to life, reflecting the storm that was brewing inside my soul. As I watched the scenery pass by, I knew that my life had changed forever, never to be the same again.

I didn't really pay attention to where Crystal was taking me. At the moment, I didn't care. When the car pulled abruptly to a stop, I looked around and we were in the safety of the woods.

"Where are we?" I asked, looking over at Crystal. 

One corner of her lips curled into a smile. "You'll see." 

"Crystal," I said, catching her arm. "You know I love you like a sister and I trust you, but what are you into?"

"Oh, I think you already know," Crystal said with a smile. "You've known for a long time."

"Why are you doing this?" I asked, searching her eyes. 

Crystal took a breath and looked out the car window, then turned to face me again. "Cathy, you're like a sister to me, too. And sisters protect each other."