Lucy POV:
I never thought I’d see that symbol again.
Not since her.
So when I opened the book Rose brought me and that mark stared right back at me, I felt the breath catch in my throat.
"Do you recognize it?" Maron had asked.
I feigned ignorance.
“I’ll need to look into it more,” I replied, keeping my voice steady—though inside, I was shaken.
I knew exactly what that symbol meant.
Even after Rex came asking, I gave the same excuse. But the moment she left, I walked straight to my room, the book still in hand, and set it down gently on the bed.
Then I made my way to the closet.
From the very back, behind old coats and boxes, I pulled out the one thing I’d promised myself I would never open again. I brought it to the bed, sat down, and brushed my fingers over the lid.
Inside were
