The Tattoo Artist
My gaze drifted unconsciously to his collarbone.
There was a new tattoo there.
Red, still swollen from being freshly inked, but unmistakable.
It was my name.
The characters were rendered in the most ancient, wild cursive form of script, like an old, binding sigil.
My fingers trembled as I touched it.
“When did you… get this?”
Henry caught my hand and rubbed it gently against his palm.
“Last night, after you fell asleep.”
“Did it hurt?”
“It was better that it hurt.”
His eyes darkened, and a satisfied smile curved his lips.
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