Borgov's POV I can't recall running at all.One moment, I was standing outside the door, and suddenly I was on my knees next to her. The floor felt sticky and warm beneath me. I lifted her head onto my lap, and her skin felt so cold."Grandmother."She lay there naked, her clothes torn and scattered around like fallen leaves. Her arms, chest, and stomach were covered in cuts—deep gashes from a knife. There were so many I couldn’t even begin to count them, and her face was a mess, split open from cheek to forehead.Blood pooled beneath her, spreading further."Grandmother, please. Open your eyes."She was breathing, but it was shallow and wet, a rattling sound coming from her throat."Who did this?" My voice shook. "Who?"Her lips moved, but no words came out—just blood."Please. Please, Grandmother. Tell me."For a brief moment, her eyes met mine, and she seemed lucid. Then s
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