Electra's POV
I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, my fingers gripping the edge of the sink as I stared at the bright red streaks of blood smeared across my palm.
This was the second time.
The first time had been in Valternor, after my little confrontation with Hunter. Back then, I'd thought it was just a dry cough—something insignificant, maybe from the heat surging through my body after almost setting my dear uncle on fire. I hadn't given it much thought. Hadn't wanted to.
But now?
Now I wasn't so sure.
I let out a sharp breath, turning on the faucet and watching as the cold water rushed over my bloodstained hand. The crimson color swirled down the drain, disappearing like it had never existed.
If only it were that easy.
I glanced up at my reflection. My blue eyes—still mine—stared back at me, but for the first time, I noticed how slightly sunken they looked, how the dark circles beneath them had deepened. I looked... exhausted.
Maybe I was.