Hostile Takeover

My breathing slowed as I stared at him, his face blank, giving no visible expression as he held my gaze. His words finally registered in my head, reminding me that he'd heard us calling out to him.

I blinked, forcing away any unwelcome expression or discomfort caused by his overwhelming presence before forcing out an answer. "I don't know what you're talking about," I stated dismissively, my voice