A Court of Roses and Ice | ✔️

07 - ՏᏟᎪᎡՏ

Scars aren't something that show how weak we are, but something that shows how strong we are. If you had died, you wouldn't have the scar to show you survived.

ᏃHᎪᏒIᎪᏁ  SᎾᏞᎪᏟᎬ -

When I wake, bright lights are in my face, causing me to quickly close my eyes again.

Rustling beside me is heard before someone takes my hand.

" Zharian, your awake. " Alastor whispers, his thumb running over my knuckles.

I hum, squinting open my eyes.

I adjust to the lights and look around.

We are in Lleina's hospital.

" What- Happened? " I ask, sitting up, Alastor helps me.

I look around, and my wrapped leg catches my attention.

It doesn't hurt at all.

My wolf must have healed it.

I rip the bandage off, and Alastor tries to stop me but I shoo him away.

When I remove the bandage fully, I stare at my leg. Where the bite was, an indent lays. Part of my thigh is gone.

Tears brim my eyes and Alastor pulls my head into his chest, " Shh, " He coos, " Your okay, my love. " He whispers.

Hesitantly, I reach out and touch the scar.

It feels normal to the touch, and I go to move it, the movement in my leg causing me to let out a sob.

When I move, you can see the muscle move as well.

I cover my face with my hands, sobs racking through my body.

" I look so hideous, " I whisper, shaking my head when Alastor tries to remove my hands from my face.

" You still look beautiful, Zharian. Don't let this be a setback to your confidence. "

I rip the IV out of my arm and stand, the hospital gown shielding my body from the world.

I walk to the window and stare out of it, my Army men are throwing undead bodies into the sea, putting them back where they belong.

" I should have been more careful. " I whisper, staring down at my leg.

" You couldn't have done anything different, baby. " He slides his hand around my waist.

" I could've. And I should've. "

Tears brim my eyes as I stare at myself in the mirror.

I'm wearing shorts, my scar on full display.

I tear the shorts from my body, and throw them harshly across my room.

I snatch up leggings and put them on, still insecure.

The leggings fit my legs tightly, highlighting the dent in my leg.

I scream and tear the leggings off, falling to my knees.

After my mini break down I settle on cargo pants, pulling them on and making sure you can't see it.

I nod at my self in approval, wiping the tears from my eyes.

I exit my room, paying no mind to anyone as I exit the palace all together.

I quickly make my way over to Sela and tack her too, mounting and riding off before anyone can ask anything.

I ride to the far end of Lleina, ending my journey at the coast.

I let Sela graze as I sit in the sand.

Since I'm wearing a body suit, I pull my pants down enough to look at my scar.

" It's not that bad, you know. " Osiris voice is behind me, and I turn to look at him.

" What do you care? " I turn and trace the scars.

" We shouldn't be ashamed of scars, " He adds, walking over to me.

" And why not? " I ask. He sits down next to me, red eyes roaming the horizon.

" Scars show us what we've been through. What we survived. " His white hair blows in the wind, giving him a charm.

I swallow once I notice Ive been staring and look back down at my leg.

" Scars aren't something that show how weak we are, but something that shows how strong we are. If you had died, you wouldn't have the scar to show you survived. "

I let his words sink in as I stare at the scar again, my insecurity of it floating away.

" Thanks, " I mumble, looking back at him.

He smiles, looking at me.

" You were good. " He says, I furrow my brows. " While fighting. " He stands up, brushing the sand from himself. " Better than any fighter I've ever seen. "

Before I can say anything, he's disappeared into the forest, leaving nothing but the smell of him behind.

Authors note:

To anyone who struggles with scar insecurity, I hoped Osiris helped you!

This is a reminder that you are the way you are for a reason, you shouldn't have to care about what you look like.

I'm sure you are all gorgeous and perfect in your owns ways anyways!

Also, I'm sorry Osiris is not every swoon worthy right now, he gets more 😫😫 after he reveals he betrayed Delhari and Lleina