Reluctant Sanctuary

SIENNA'S POV

Professor Graves didn’t buy it, not for a second. His eyes flicked from my face to my hand, his expression unreadable, but I could tell he knew more than he was letting on. Without a word, he stepped closer, gently taking my hand in his. His brow furrowed as he inspected the cut, the blood smeared against my skin.

“You’re bleeding,” he said quietly, his voice steady, but there was an