FIA
I poured a small measure of moon water into the mortar. The liquid turned the powder into a thin paste. I stirred it carefully. The mixture needed to be smooth and consistent. Any lumps could affect how quickly it worked.
My chest felt tight.
"It was dumb."
The words came out sharper than I intended. It was probably rude as hell but I couldn't mind that. I was genuinely worried.
"You didn't have to put your life on the line to take down that bastard."
Tears burned at the corners of my eyes. I blinked them back. Now was not the time to fall apart.
"Anything could have happened," I said. My voice cracked. "Anything. Your safety is paramount."
I heard the bed creak behind me.
Then Morrigan's hand touched mine.
I turned.
She had sat up slightly. Her fingers wrapped around my wrist in a warm and steady manner.
"You know why I did it."
Her eyes held mine.
"For your safety. For Cian. If I achieved that, then I was fine perishing."
The tears spilled over.
