Sarah opens her eyes again. The exorcism has been going on for three days. She remembers bits and pieces, but it all becomes blurry when she tries to focus on specific pieces. She can’t recall the priest’s words. Sarah remembers the other voice inside her, mostly. She doesn’t remember the ritual ending, but she feels free. There is no more conflict.
The copper taste is new, though, and her hands feel slick. Sarah’s tongue touches the viscera caught in her teeth, and she chews involuntarily. It tastes raw and gamey, and she wonders where the priest is now.