I sometimes feel that through the shadows of my eyes
that my soul is telling the truth about me. That she
may see my deep scars, my true feelings and my utmost
vulnerability, existing in her mere presence.
She wounds me like no other. I'm lost within my affection
for her. This mask may brand this destiny I hold, but does it
shield me?
Shield me as it does for humanity?
For I feel I am unarmed and consumed by my desire for her...

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BLOOD TATTOO TRILOGY