In The Dark

by Chelsea Curto

“I’m not hiding in the shadows. I’m using my resources. Taking her on a long, romantic walk, except she doesn’t know I’m there.”

I’m going to track you down, Maxine. And when I do, I’m going to make you mine.

“Word is he’s been asking about the blonde girl he met the other night, but I think it’s more fun to make him figure it out on his own.” My heart almost falls out of my chest. He talked about me?

I take my time searching for any sign of him, my masked man.

“My last name? My favorite food? My credit card number so you can buy yourself whatever you want? I can give you the world if you let me, Maxine.”

I’ve always liked being on my knees, but I just found my favorite alter. My new house of worship, and she’s never going to be able to get rid of me.

I’ve always been a determined motherfucker. Someone who goes after what he wants, and right now, the only thing I need is Maxine Walters. I need her like I need air, and I’m not going to stop until she’s mine.

“You don’t want to see me in hero mode. I’d burn the city down for you.”