Space Vampire

by Ruby Dixon

I lean in close, mouth watering again at her delicious scent. “Little one, I am the monster they fled.”

If he’s not on their side, he’s on mine. If they think he’s a monster, he can be my monster.

“I am more interested in talking to you than drinking you down, no matter how good you smell. You haven’t run away, even though you’re afraid. I can feel your pulse hammering.” “Where would I go? I’m a pet, remember? And I’m not running away because if you’re their enemy, you’re automatically my friend.”

“I don’t want to kill you. You’re the first one that’s talked to me like I’m a normal person, not a mistake.”

If she’s there, I need no food but her. I don’t even need water. Dana’s all I need.

I’m absolutely going to find a way to get more supplies into the pod. She’s not going to suffer. Not under my watch.

“I’ve been home since the moment I met you.” She mouths, I love you, and I kiss her because those are the rules.