Elegantly Wasted
My fingers settle on a sleek silver blade, its edge glinting under the dim light.
With measured steps, I return to Luciano, standing close enough that he can see his reflection in the polished steel. His jaw tightens, his breathing turning uneven, but he still holds his ground.
Good. I like when they put up a fight. It makes breaking them all the more satisfying.
I press the tip of the blade against his lower abdomen, dragging it lightly across his skin, just enough to pierce the flesh and draw a thin line of crimson. The smell of fresh blood fills the air, mixing with the damp, musty scent of the dungeon.
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