When I go in, I see that he has started a fire in the hearth and

he’s laid out a thick blanket on the floor in front of it.

The smell of woodsmoke is both soothing and familiar.

The cabin has a bed against the opposite wall. A loft with

another sleeping area and what appear to be closets on

either side. Ahead of me is a kitchen. There’s one couch and a

table for eating.

“No running water, no bathroom. Is this a hunting camp?”

“Mostly. There’s a shower and bathroom through that door.

He points to the left. It’s an addition that you can’t see from

here.”

I’ll take his word for it.

“So, Aaron. Why are we here?”

His eyes are gold again and he stalks me.

to run and I’m honestly more scared

will happen if I

pledged yourself to me, or did

ourselves to each other. Years ago. When

married.”

He grunts.

haven’t forgotten those vows, have you?”

for a minute.”

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believe him. I want to think that he hasn’t

trust this man?

He is ruthless.

to

To framing an innocent-well,

shirt

the outcomes I was

wasn’t what I

“Uhhh.”

Aaron laughs.

between us,

of lightening the mood, his laughter

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me more nervous.

a few

Understatement.

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