Today of all days? He had some nerve showing up after that scene in his house, the tantrum in the cemetery, and leaving me a body to dispose of on my own. I would not allow him to disturb me in my limited time of peace. With careful pursuit, I let the axe slide off my shoulder. Thwap! The blade smacked into the wood of the wall next to his head as I turned the corner. His eyes were wide. I might have actually caught the elusive Creature off guard. He glanced at the axe and then back at my face. Genuine surprise. “Marry me,” he breathed. “Get out!” I yelled,
