White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

cloths Beatrice had tried to sell me at the clinic.

I soaked the cloth in the warm water, letting it fill with the heat until it was heavy in my hands. I pressed it against my face, holding it there for a long minute while the steam worked into my skin.

There was no stinging now. The deep, angry soreness that had lingered since Beatrice continue reading …