Chapter 4

Ethan’s POV

I noticed her the minute I walked into the bar tonight. She was sitting at a table with another man and woman. Her red hair hung down her back with just a slight curl to it at the ends. I took my seat and ordered a drink from the bartender. I watched her and her friends get up and go to what this small bar called a dance floor. She swayed her perfect hips and danced with such grace that it was hard to even think that she was doing this in high ass heels. I could see all her curves and her perfect breast in that tight dress she wore. She was the perfect example of a woman and I knew then that she was going to be mine. Now to just figure out how to get her away from her friends. I watched them contemplating on how to separate her from them when my chance came.

She made her way over to the bar and ordered her drinks. I watched her intensely as she still swayed her hips to the music. She turned her head looking around and her eyes found mine. I knew that she could tell I was watching her. She seemed intrigued by me as well as her eyes were focused on my body. Gotcha I thought to myself. I stood and walked over to her. Her eyes followed me the whole time and I knew that she was already mine. Not many women have ever been able to resist me and she was already eye-fucking me and I haven’t even spoken to her yet. As I approached her the bartender was trying to get her attention. “Here are your drinks ma’am.” He said. She quickly turned back to him.

“Oh, I’m sorry.” Her voice was even perfect as she started to dig in her purse for money.

“Put the ladies drinks on my tab, Ricardo,” I said to the bartender. He nodded at me.

“Sure thing Mr. Graves.” She turned back to me and her green eyes focused on my eyes. 

“Well thank you. You didn’t have to do that.” She said to me. I could see her body was tense and also very turned on as she eyed me some more.

“It was my pleasure. My name is Ethan and yours is?” I asked her. I saw her try to speak but suddenly had what I could only describe as stage fright. It was actually cute. If I wasn’t planning on killing her tonight I might think she was worth more of my time. 

“It’s Josephine but everyone calls me Joey. Well, it was nice to meet you, Ethan. Thanks for the drinks.” Josephine such a perfect name. Then I realized she was starting to walk away. What the fuck? I thought to myself. I had to do something to keep her. I touched her arm slightly.

“Wait. Do you mind if I join you? It seems you have caught my attention and I could use some company.” I asked her flashing her my perfect smile. I watched as she melted and I knew I had her again. 

“Sure. It might be nice to get to know you.” She said with a smile and lead me over to her table with her friends. She introduced me and I carried on a conversation with them for a few minutes. I had to get her away from them. Her friend Tara, I think was her name, couldn’t seem to keep her eyes off me as well even though her boyfriend was sitting right there. I could feel the urge inside me getting stronger. I have never had to work so hard to get my prey alone. Finally, I asked her if she wanted to dance.

When we were finally alone I started to work my magic. I put on the charm and played the interested guy. I asked her about her life and she told me about wanting to become a homicide detective like her father. Then she told me about her father and I listened patiently and told her how sorry I was and that she seemed to have high goals. Then I laid on the charm and told her that she seemed bright enough to accomplish anything she wanted. She practically melted in my hands.

She thanked me then asked if we could sit down because her feet were hurting. I took the opportunity and pulled her back over to the bar away from her friends. I looked over and saw that her friends were lost in conversation so I knew that I could win if I tried hard enough. Once we ordered some drinks we started talking some more. Man, this woman can talk but it was worth it if it ending with her bloody in my arms. Then she caught me off guard and leaned in and kissed me. Perfect, good little girl. I thought to myself as our kiss intensified. I thought I had her right where I wanted her.

“Do you want to take this somewhere more private?” I asked her. She thought for a minute then did something I didn’t expect.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea. I think that I am drunker than I think I am.” She said and my hopes of the kill faded. I was shocked. “What’s wrong? Have you never been told no before?” She asked. Well no I haven’t been told no since my first kill. However, I wanted her even more now. Being told no by her made it an even better challenge. There was something different about this woman and now I was intrigued.

“No Josephine. I have been told no before. You just are amazing. Can I at least have your number so we can get together some time?” I asked hoping that she would fall for it. I can be very convincing when I have to be. That is probably why I have had the success I have had.

“Sure. Give me your phone.” Perfect she bought it. I handed her my phone and she put her number in my contacts then handed me my phone back. “ I have to get going, Ethan. I hope to hear from you sometime.” She said with a smile on her face. Oh, you will be hearing from me little one you just aren’t going to like the outcome. Then again you will be dead so it won’t matter.

I kissed her hand as she stood up to walk away. I felt her body react to my touch and I knew that the next time we got together would be the last. “You will definitely hear from me,” I said and then watched as she pulled her hand from mine and walked back to her friends. I watched her until she left the bar and now the monster in me was screaming at me. How could you let her get away? My inner demons yelled. I knew that if I didn’t feed them I wouldn’t be able to sleep or even focus until I did. 

I started to search the crowd and couldn’t seem to get her out of my mind. Screw it. I said and went out of the bar. I looked around and saw her walking down the street. I guess she must live close. I watched as her friends got in their cars and she waved at them as they pulled out of the driveway. Once they were out of sight I started to follow her from a distance. Her body swayed as she walked turn me on even more. I followed her back to her place all the time fighting the urge to just snatch her off the street and have my way with her. As I watched her enter her building my inner demons screamed out. I waited outside and then finally saw a light come on. She looked out her window and I hide back in the shadows so I could still watch her.

I have never had to do this much less had the want and urge to do this. What was it about this woman that has caught me? Was it simply because she wasn’t a whore like all the others? Maybe, but I still felt a draw to her that I couldn’t fight. This was going to be my biggest trophy when I get her to myself. For now, though I would watch her from the sideline until I had her where I wanted her. I saw her start to undress and my body was screaming at me to just go to her place and be done with it. But this isn’t how I worked. It would be too messy now. I pulled my eyes away from her and walked back to the bar. I had to get away before I made mistakes. I have come too far to get caught now.

I walked back into the bar and straight to the bar. “Give me a whiskey on the rocks and be quick about it,” I said to the bartender. He nodded and returned with my drink immediately. I slammed the drink and asked for another. Damn that woman. I needed to feed my monsters or there would be consequences.

“Hi, handsome. Would you like some company?” I turned and saw an attractive blonde standing next to me. Perfect. I thought to myself. She wasn’t my usual but she would do. So I started my game again. Within thirty minutes she was walking out the door with me. We walked over to my car and I held the door as she climbed in. I smiled to myself as I climbed into the car and drove her to her death. This wasn’t how I wanted the night to end at least not with this woman but it would hold off my demons for now.