Killer Among us

I slowly opened my eyes when he gradually pulled inches away from my lips. I lowered my gaze and breathe heavily unsure of what was next. My body trembled with nerves and feelings of passion, then suddenly he wrapped my body in his warm arms. Instantly the windows shut, and he continued to hold me close in silence. It was so quiet that I could hear the clock ticking, the winds howling outside, and the tapping of a tree branch on the window. He massaged my shoulder come up to my face with his straight nose.

“I’m sorry for all that I’ve done to you,” he whispered in my ear.