I shot up and looked around. My mind was clear, and the brands ached on my side and back. I slid the camisole I wore aside and looked at the mark on my torso. It just looked like a small X about half an inch in height. The skin around it was puffy and angry red. I winced looking at it and slid out of bed to look into the mirror that hung over the dressing table. I craned my neck and lifted the camisole to study my back. On my spine was a tiny square on its side with a right angle pointing downward. They’d gone through a lot of trouble for such innocent-looking symbols. They weren’t nearly as intricate as the ones on Alexi’s chest and arms. I went to look out the tall windows that overlooked the gardens below. The day was dawning bright, and yellow light lay across the grounds. The gardens were alive with colorful flowers, and a flock of birds lifted from the lawn and into the sky. I felt fresh and free, remembering everything that had happened. It didn't bother me one bit.
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