Jemima's level of shock caused her to recoil involuntarily, and she could not help but do so.

Cole resembled a wild animal that had just come around after being dormant for a long time.

When he was asleep, there was nothing about him that could be considered frightening. When he was awake, on the other hand, there was a sinister feeling of impending danger all around him.

Mrs. Cox exited the room and quickly locked the door behind her.

She looked at Jemima, who had the appearance of a deer caught in headlights, and said in a soothing voice, "Don't be afraid, Madam. Since Master Cole has only recently awakened,...