Carmen's Second Life
The blade gleamed, sharpened to a fine edge.
"You really think I'd fall for the same trap twice?"
Before he could react, I slashed the blade across my own arm. Blood welled up instantly, and I smeared it over my clothes and skin.
Right on cue, the door burst open.
"Mr. Morland, please don't hurt Carmen! She's just... lonely, that's why she's meeting a man in a place like this—"
Hazel's plea died in her throat as she saw me, standing there, and covered in blood.