Eric imagined it clearly: the girl, Riley, sobbing gratefully as she collapsed into his embrace. 'So innocent, so pure...Holding her close would feel incredible.'
It was an easy decision to make.
An empty room was perfect. No witnesses, no need to hide. He could finally focus entirely on the treatment... Eric eased the door open and carefully shuffled inside.
He forced himself to take small steps, wincing. He could feel the tell-tale dampness spreading beneath his pants, his stitches must have ripped open again. 'Thank God for the thick gauze,' he thought grimly, 'or I'd be leaving a trail of blood.'
His eyes swept the room, searching for hidden cameras or listening devices before he allowed himself to relax even slightly.
Past failures had left him jumpy, almost paranoid. Now, before helping anyone, he instinctively scanned for annoyance pr threatgs. He still couldn't shake the unnerving feeling of being watched.