CHAPTER 10

I scream my head off because I'm terrified that he will either touch me or behave in a manner that is so repugnant that I can hardly imagine it.

On the other hand, the events that followed were something I had not even remotely anticipated. The man merely drew himself back and laughed at me in response. He made it sound as if to ridicule me even more.

He laughs and says, "You are one loud mouse!" His eyes had reverted to the warm golden brown color, which is reminiscent of the gemstone topaz. Even though I can't say for sure, I think that color of his eyes would be way better over the terrifying crimson hues that I saw earlier.

After mustering up the bravery to voice my disapproval of what he had just said, I felt an immediate urge to reverse the horrifying momentum I had been experiencing up until that point.

“Did you just call me a mouse?” I instantly asked which sounded more like a protest.

“What else would enter my house without getting invited? A mouse, right?”

“So now you’re i