Chapter 33

The Prey

"Found you, Ptichka," he whispered. "Now it's time to play."

For the first time, his eyes focused and not wavering, and I realised he was not blind. The realization hit me like a punch to the gut, making the fear pound even harder in my chest.

This… this couldn’t be possible. How could it be...

My lips parted as I looked at him in utter disbelief and startling shock. “This-“

His blade pressed against my neck harder and I winced taking in a shuddering breath.

His eyes whirled in darkness, like a storm ready to strike me.

"You make any sound," he warned in a low menacing growl, "I have plenty of ways to shut you up."

I swallowed as he pressed the blade deeper, and I winced at the sting. He was towering over me, his body looming like a dark, menacing shadow. His knees were pinning my legs down, and his free hand gripped my wrist, holding it painfully against the floor.

I looked around, hoping someo