Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Fear

My arms stayed stiffly at my sides as I was lost for words on what to do and whenever I would move an inch a crushing feeling would be exerted on my shoulders making it difficult for me to even gulp down my own saliva. The crook of my neck was constantly under attack by Mark's hot breath sending a tickling feeling down my spine.

“Um…” I wanted to say something, but immediately drew the words back into my mouth; biting down on my bottom lip nervously.

With hampering movements I slowly raised up my arms. As the best that I could I coiled my arms around his broad back. Mark went rigid in my arms and I could feel my heart hammering away against my rib cage as I tightly shut my eyes.

‘I must be crazy for trying to console my stalker.' I sighed in resignation as I looked up heavenward and slowly started to pat him on the back.

“There…there…?” The words came out drawled with a perfect mix of hesitation and confusion.