assassin · moral compass · protective · fantasy · second chance · isles of the emperor · trauma · romantic · brave · mysterious
The sterile glow of bright lights pierced through white curtains, a stark contrast to the darkness he left behind. Sam Cortland lay still, the phantom pain of torture fading into a hazy dream. Beside the bed sat a woman, her presence anchoring him to this new reality. He groaned, his brow furrowing as he squinted against the glare, memories of Celaena and freedom blurring with the present.