The clothes smelled of damp earth and of him: of tanned leather and something metallic, like dried blood under the nails.
Oh my gd, the symbolism here is absolutely chilling! He's not just her protector; he's a warning. Does anyone else feel that this 'metallic' scent is literally his past sins clinging to her now? I can't stop thinking about whether she'll ver bee able to wash it off or it she'll carry his guilt forever. 🤯
