Moon Touched
In the Underworld, no one lifts a finger unless they want something; usually, it’s your soul.
I grab white sweats and a black tank, flexing experimentally. As I head to the bathroom, a ripple of something brushes against me, a whisper of a call, like someone reaching for me through the veil. I freeze, eyes narrowing.
"What was that?"
Zor shrugs nonchalantly. "Probably nothing. Emotions hit differently now. You’ll get used to it."
Still uneasy, I step into the shower, turn the water on, and test its heat. Steam coils around me, and as I strip, I finally see myself.