Galvanized by purpose and a renewed sense of confidence, Lucius took up Desmond on his suggestion to shower first. Now that he knew how close she was, he wasn’t going to run to her all grungy and filmy. He should have known she was working nearby. She seemed quite attached to those in the grief counseling session. It only seemed right that she was working with them as a redeemer. He could easily locate her, hence his lack of the need to hurry. He stepped into the hot spray and relished the water raining over his body, cleaning him from the inside out. He splayed his hands on the tile in front of him and leaned forward until the spray moved from his head to down his back, massaging the knots away.
Lucius closed his eyes and imagined Karina the first time they met. His angel savior with fla
