Edgar, in contrast, was leaning heavily against her. His face was paler than normal, and his eyes were filled with a pain that he was obviously trying to hide.
”I hope so.”
@Scars of Hathsin
Tears seemed from her eyes. He was going to hit her. He was going to beat her.
Breathe. He says to breathe.
Can’t.
Can’t.
Must.
Her breathing slowed a little bit, but was still irregular and shallower than normal.
This is dangerous. Don’t let yourself get comfortable.
Why not? If I’m being used…then this is a much better way to be used.
She looked up at him and smiled.
Yes…she definitely wanted this to be real.
But it wasn’t. She forcibly made herself not move away from him. So he would think she trusted him, of course. No other reason.