Thirteen
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WITH THE SESSION finished, Lily explained the aftercare to Monster.
He looked at her, his eyes slightly narrowed as though contemplating something. “Of course, I have you here, should I need you,” he said.
She thought she saw him attempt to smile, but instead he winced with pain as the expression moved his sore skin.
She nodded. “Yes. I don’t have much choice in that matter.”
“And when will our next session be?”
“I’d advise to wait at least six weeks until we repeat treatment.”
Monster frowned. “Six weeks is too long.”
“That’s how long you’ll need for your skin to heal.”
“Make it two weeks.”
She shook her head. “No! You’ll end up with scarring.”
His lips tightened, his nostrils flaring. “I don’t care. I’d rather be scarred than have this monstrosity on half my
