Chapters tagged self-care

by oldtoad78

Chapter 4

The air in _The Drifter_’s hold hung thick—a stale blend of oil and recycled dampness that settled heavy in the lungs. Selenia stood just past the hatch, her small frame dwarfed by the dimness, the tattered JBU sagging off her like a worn shroud. Grime streaked her face while her...

by oldtoad78

Chapter 5

Selenia stirred on the cot, the hard surface creaking under her as she sat up, the blanket’s coarse weave brushing her skin. She rubbed her face, the cleaner feel of her cheeks a faint surprise, and a spark of hope flickered—Jace hadn’t beaten her for sleeping here. Gav would’ve,...