Etched in Silver

Talia POV

Warm water ran down my arms as I scooped another handful from the wooden bucket and poured it over myself. The morning air was crisp enough to raise goosebumps, but after yesterday, I didn't mind.

I scrubbed the last traces from my skin with a rough cloth, humming quietly to myself.

For the first time in weeks, I didn't wake up with that heavy knot in my chest.

Lucius's message.

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