Chapter 23

　　RILEY: 　　He was edging closer to me. Slowly and slowly with an aura that seemed a bit too strong for me to handle. 　　I couldn't move from my spot. Couldn't even scream for help as much as I wanted to. I just stare into his eyes in fear. A fear of knowing he could hurt me. 　　He was looking at me the same way he stared when he wanted to cart me away the first time he saw me. How he made his man assault me would forever be embedded in my mind. 　　His hand was raised now as if to strike me. I still haven't moved from my spot. At this point I'm wondering what must be wrong with my body. 　　It wasn't until his hand almost land on my face that I jerk awake from my sleep. 　　"Oh my goodness," I mutter as I look around the room which was void of any other being except me. 　　It's way past midnight and the only sound I can hear from outside are the chirps of the crickets. Which means I had a bad dream. 　　That was a terrible thing to dream about. And knowing I still have long hours before dawn full