The Monster She Loves

Vane Silas Adler's Pov

“Mr. Vane, you’re awake,” a soft voice like the morning dew broke through the quiet of my room as I fluttered my eyes open. I looked down and saw her—Hazel—her head resting on the edge of my bed. Her eyes lit up at the sight of me. “I thought you wouldn’t wake up… I was so scared.”

I furrowed my brows, trying to understand what she meant. Scared? Scared of what?

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