Marked and Exposed

Cora's POV

I stood naked in front of the floor-length mirror, fresh from the shower, water still beading on my skin. The room was empty. Magnus had left a note on the nightstand saying he had business to handle and that I had slept in late.

I needed the rest.

My reflection showed the evidence of last night.

A dark purple hickey bloomed on my neck, just below my ear. I touched it gingerly, wincing