The beast

As soon as my eyes fall on him, l froze in my clothes.

I didn't know what but at the sound of his voice, my entirely rigid and stiff body relaxed. My bloody hands lost purpose and completely uncurled from the painful fists. He slowly made his way to me but I moved a step back.

I was so angry, angry at him and at everything.

Before l could think of running away from him, he instantly grabbed me and pulled me into a tight hug. My chest was heaving repeatedly at the intake of air. "It's fine now, am ain't going to hurt you", He whispered while his grip tightening. I heard his words but my body webt on with trembling like that one of a drug addict. Though l didn't like Damien at first, somehow the thought of him being here made me feel safe and protected. All my worries and sorrows disappeared with his comforting hug and warm voice.

All my barriers and defenses came shattering down in a mass array. Before l knew it l was a sobbing mess in his arms. I was truly tired of all this. The const