SAFE IN HIS DARKNESS

Y GRAYS

oday is?" I shot back, the bi

fusion swirling in his eyes. "It's our one-y

ealization dawning on

finality in my tone. My heart was breaking, but I

ship over a silly mistake," he insiste

anger bubble up like lava ready to erupt. "You think cheating on me with you

aback by my yell. Yes, I hav

ce. "Since when?" I countered,

xture of hurt and fury. It felt surreal that we were even having this conversatio

ing out to cup my face as if he could erase the pain with a to

on't want to hear it. Just open the door and leave," I told him, strugg

the finality of my words

est course of action is to allow you to rest and sleep it off. Let's take some time to cool down and revisit this conversation tomorro

y life, leaving the door ajar as he made his quiet exit from my apartment. The weight

sleep it off." did he

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DER'S ANTON

ubbed my hands together, looking at the man across from me. His arms were bound tightly to the wooden chair he was forced into; his face is c

what did you do with the mone

t know where it is, and even if I did, I wouldn't tell you." He l

I clicked the trigger, and he was instantly dead. His head hung to the side as blood poured out of the gaping hol

ed, the hint of mischief in my voice. With those words hanging in the air, I turned on my heels and made my way out of the dimly lit warehouse, the atmosphere charged with anticipation. I ambled towards my sleek black 2020 Toyota GR Sup

s.I pulled one from the pack and offered the remaining to Raphael, who eagerly took one for himself. With deft fingers, he produced a sleek lighter from his own pocket, igniting the small flame b