BRIDE OF WRATH
I shot out a hand quickly, stopping him.
"Please," I mouthed.
He gritted his teeth so hard I could see the strain on his jaw, but he backed off, remaining just outside the ritual space.
Turning my attention back to the knife, my fingers shook as I reached for it.
I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and dragged the blade across my palm with a sharp wince of pain.
Then I held my hand over the bowl, watching the blood drop.
As the shaman gave a nod of approval, I dropped the knife, pulling my injured hand to my chest, trying to ignore the pain.
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