Her suitcase stood by the door, untouched but ready. She didn’t look at him as she spoke. “You don’t even care, do you?” Her voice wavered, sharp enough to break him, soft enough to kill him. “Say something.” His chest burned, his throat tight. The words clawed their way out. “I’ll give you everything,” he […]
The room reeked of iron, blood pooling at her boots. He stood in the center, hands slick and crimson, his breath heavy. “Did you watch?” His voice was low, intimate. She nodded, her heart pounding even as she held herself steady. He stepped closer, his bloodied fingers grazing her cheek, smearing warmth across her skin. […]
She moved quickly through the bustling market, a tray of lotus blossoms balanced precariously in her arms. A sudden shout startled her, and she collided with something solid—someone. Blossoms scattered to the ground like butterflies, and she froze, wide-eyed, staring up at the imposing figure in military robes. “Apologies, sir,” she murmured, her voice barely […]