The Luna's Servant

Tessa's pov

My trembling fingers brush over the bruised, tender skin of my neck as I lie curled up in my small bed. The lingering ache from the harsh grip serves as a brutal reminder of my reality. Hot tears roll down my temples, stinging my skin before soaking into the thin cotton of my pillowcase. The damp patch beneath my cheek grows colder by the second, sending a shiver through my fragile f