FIA
Valentine approached my left arm. He adjusted the restraint there, exposing more of my inner elbow. The vein that ran along the crook of my arm.
Perfect for a blood draw.
I looked past him to where Number Four stood shaking, her hand continuing its transformation into something that didn't belong on a mortal body.
"If you want to live, help me get free, and I will have mercy."
My voice stayed level and calm. I made it an offer, not a plea.
The girl stared at me for a long moment.
Then she scoffed and looked away.
I turned my attention back to Valentine as he brought the needle closer to my arm.
Something inside me shifted.
It started small. A warmth in my palms that spread through my fingers, up my wrists. But this was not the familiar blue glow of healing. This was different. Cooler and precise.
It reminded me a lot of the olive branch and the garnet stone.
This was Athena's gifts settling into place like they'd been waiting for exactly this moment.
