I couldn't resist the dark temptation that kept pulling me deeper. In the end, I followed Bellatrix like I was under some twisted spell.

-Haah..

It was revolting. For the first time in years, I wanted to drown myself in scalding water. I wanted to scrub my skin raw until every trace was gone. Consumed by disgust, I slammed my head down on the desk. That sickly sweet scent clinging to me was nauseating. I needed to get my shit together, so I loosened the collar that was slowly strangling me and stood up.

...Damn it all.

If I could, I'd scrub myself clean like dirty laundry. As these thoughts consumed me, I heard the door creak open.