A Lesson in Anatomy

Vesper's POV

The chaotic noise in the living room evaporated instantly. Slowly, every head turned toward the front doorway. I leaned casually against the wooden doorframe, crossing my arms over my chest, my posture relaxed.

"Cutting off fingers?" I said, shaking my head in slow, mock disappointment. "That is so boring. No imagination at all."

The silence in the room stretched taut. Jaxen stare