She went to run but found herself in front of the horror she was trying to run away from.“Hello, my dear,” his musical voice whispered through his...smirk, the smirk that now held fangs on display and symbolized fear instead of sexiness. A sliver of moonlight glinted off his fangs as his smile grew: she was afraid and he could smell the blood being pumped through her veins with the extra adrenaline. “Aw,” he cooed mockingly at the sight of her green eyes widening in pure fear and awe, “you. Did she mean what he thought she meant? He didn't want to make a fool of himself by assuming so he played dumb."Try what?" he sputtered out.Miranda frowned at him. "You know; being free, letting loose. Seeing if ‘I've still got it'”, she explained with finger quotes. She was back to her bubbly self, free from the pressure of uncertainty.Derek was right, and it sent shivers through his body. He didn't know how to respond. He didn't want to dissuade her, but still wanted to act like a normal son. I was actually feeling pretty good as I showered and dressed.You know, one of the things that happens when your wife seems to find you undesirable is you ask yourself, why? As I prepared, I wondered again, for the, I don't know, maybe thousandth time, what was wrong with me?I hadn't changed in my hygiene practices. I showered every morning, and shaved most days. I used deodorant, and kept my nails (both hands and feet) clean and trimmed. I brushed my teeth twice a day, and went regularly to the. If you say no? Well, then I might just have to kill you.? His evil smile spread across his face, and the thought of killing did not seem unfamiliar to him. I did not really have a choice. But what about Katelin??She will be fine,? he answered. He could obviously read my mind. ?and, of cause you have a choice. Death or me??I was silent for a bit. ??you? I almost whispered.?Then come,? he said, and got up from the chair. ?There will be no need for packing.?I followed him to his car, my head.