I didn't expect to be called so soon. I had hoped I never would but now it seemed like even the heavens were against me.
Yes, a while ago I'd want to get closer to Luther to end his life but now I wasn't ready yet and had no arranged plans in mind.
Besides I dare not hasten or do anything irrational, or else the life which did be ended would be mine and not Luther's.
"Almira, hurry." Kira had drawn me from my thoughts. My body was still stiff, goosebumps on my skin and my face laced with dismay.
I didn't want to hurry. I didn't want to do anything.
Good grace, I didn't even want to see him.
Him calling for me was too hazardous. Would he lay with me and rip me off the only shred of dignity I had left?
The more I thought the more trepid I became.
Kira threw a dress to the bed. I didn't even have the time to glance at it before she rose me up, hastily drawing me to the bathroom.
