Daggermouth

“No.” Shadera’s back straightened in defiance.

He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose before his eyes locked on to hers.

“Shadera.” A pause. “I want to kill you.” The cadence of his statement sent a shiver crawling down her spine. “If you do not leave right now, I’m going to kill you.”

There was something about the admission, something so dead in his gaze, that she didn’t question the sincerity of it. She hesitated for only a second, her eyes staying locked on his as her heart began to race, then finally, she fled the room.