Harrow the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #2)

by Tamsyn Muir

Crux would say: You saw what you saw, Lady, and the only thing you control now is your reaction thereto.

You were so afraid she might touch you. You were so afraid anyone might touch you. You had always been afraid of anyone touching you, and had not known your longing flinch was so obvious to those who tried it.