Melting

“What?” A girl asked.

“A car alarm.” He tilted his ear before looking around. “Did someone lock their car?”

Several people popped to their feet to go see. Curious as to the commotion. Others quickly followed on their heels.

Even Billy rose and headed out to the front room.

Relieved, I blew a long breath and stood. Heading out to go see for myself.

Just as I reached the door, a hand shot out and caught my arm. Tugging me into a side closet and around to face them. Pushing my back against the wall. The door closed behind us before I could react. Shrouding us in complete darkness.

I caught the hint of sandalwood cologne and the sound of even breathing. I could almost feel him smiling like a satisfied predator that had cornered a delicious quarry.

Is that how he sees me? I wondered. Like prey.

He always looks at me like it.

And he acts like a cat toying with a mouse, more often than not. I snorted at that thought.