Prologue

His eyes bore uncomfotably into mine as the stale scent of his breath catches in my nose. I dare not look away, for every time I make the slightest movement his vice grip on my neck and wrist tightens. Already my head is light as air and I know that if he wasn't holding me up by my neck with his rough hand I would be on the floor, having been unable to stand. I breathe unsteadily, trying to catch my breath without gasping, though it's difficult. I can't look away, just let his manic eyes stare into mine until he's satisfied he's taught me a lesson an made me uncomfortable. His eyes toy with me, much like a female cheetah will bring back a young antelope for her cubs to toy with and practice killing on. I know in my mind that he's capable of killing me. He's threatened it before, and I always take his threats seriously. The one time I didn't I got hit so hard I was left gasping for air on the floor and a bruise that didn't dissapear for weeks. Finally his grip loosens lightly, allowing me enough air to breathe again. His face contorts, showing deliberation of what the conclusion to my punisment will be. I breathe heavily as I await the extent of tonight's game. "Tell me that you love me, Abby." He demands in a deep voice that alone could scare me into doing something I didn't want to. His grip tightens for a second as I think about how much I don't want to do this. How greatly it sickens me. I choke in a few more broken gasps before I reply. "I love... You." I say weakly, tears coming to my eyes. I could never love such a monster, and it pains me to admit something so untrue. He lets me go, satisfied with his little mind game for now. As I collapse to my knees I know in my mind this won't be the last time this happens. I live with this monster, and for as long as I do I know he'll take advantage of it.


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