Comfortable Scent

"T-The monster knows me..." Reyn said incoherently and stared at the man in fear. "T-The monster knows my name."

The man gave a surprised look. He didn't move for a moment until he rested deeply. "Perhaps you have met or socialized with that monster?" he commented.

Reyn was suddenly nervous. She thought until her eyes were tightly closed, then shook her head. She couldn't think of anyone else because she was always locked in the mansion. Helpers, her Nanny Leni, parents, and a few acquaintances were on her mind. And the monster couldn't be one of those.

"I-I really don't know..." Reyn said weakly and desperately stroked her hair. She was still shocked by what was happening. She still couldn't calm herself.

The man took a deep breath and was just surprised when she hugged him. "You're shaking. Just calm down. Everything will be okay. I'm here. I won't leave you..." the man said sincerely.