When I received the Puzzle, I had no idea something grand was beginning. After the last piece fell into place, I knew. I saw you. I noticed the way your liquid ruby eyes raked over my body. I shivered under your scrutiny, and your eyes snapped to mine. Your hand stretched out to stroke my cheek. You touched old bruises and I winced slightly. Your eyes grew angry, but not at me.
"Who did this?"
I held my tongue, suddenly afraid. You noticed.
"I will never hurt you, little light."
I knew it was the beginning of a beautiful partnership.
