“Paul.” His name was a breath of stale air as it rolled out of her lips.

She could see the curve of his sinister smile even in the darkness.

“Missed me?”

Ashley's chest rose and fell in quick successions. Her eyes wide with terror, she watched him closely. Calculating and anticipating his next move. She hadn't forgotten the last time.

Fixing her eyes on him, she allowed the corners of her eyes to scan around her, looking for an easy grab and suitable weapon.

She flinched, shifting backward as he lifted a hand to her. Her breath paused. His hands approached, taking a lifetime to reach her.

When it finally...