Daughter of the Darkest Moon

Let Me Go

[Oliver]

I woke to find Livy curled in a ball in the curve of my body. It reminded me of how a cat slept.

I’d gathered up some of her hair from the bathroom and slipped it into an envelope before I went to bed. She’d been sleeping peacefully when I got back and had immediately clung to me once I stopped moving.

After I got out of bed, I took care of my morning routine. When I exited the bathroom, Livy was leaning against the counter, waiting for me. She took a shower while I prepared breakfast.

Once everything was set out, I tapped on the door.

“Hey. Breakfast is ready, strange girl.” I called out.

“I forgot clean clothes!” She shouted through the door.

I laughed and retrieved her bag.

“Do you need help bandaging your neck again?” I asked.

“I think I’ll let it breathe for a