As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting shadows across the room, Lydia found herself lying on the floor, tangled in a web of fabric and warm, muted colors.
“Just stay still,” Marcus instructed, his voice steady yet laced with a hint of urgency. He knelt beside her, his hands deftly working to untangle her from the layers of fabric.
Lydia twitched slightly, her body tense as the fibers pulled against her skin. A muffled sound escaped