The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the ache in my palm. I lifted my hand and stared at the silver mark. It was faint now, almost invisible but I could still feel the warmth beneath my skin. I was still yet to understand why the mark comes and disappeared. I exhaled slowly.
Last night kept replaying in my mind. For a moment, I wondered if everything that had happened with Agnes had been a dream. Agnes telling me that magic responded to emotion and Hades rushing into the room. I could still see his face and the look his eyes. My cheeks warmed.
He hadn't looked at me like I was dangerous. He had looked at me like he was terrified something had happened to me. My chest tightened. I only hoped and prayed that I would never turn into a monster that he may fear.
A knock sounded. Before I could answer, Carina pushed the door open. She was carrying a tray.
"You're awake" I quickly sat up. She stopped the moment she saw me.
"You're cheeks are flushed"
