Chapter 45: The Recurring Nightmare
Rory thought she heard the sound of songbirds but she couldn’t wake up. Lately, only the little movements and the babbles of little Ellie serve as the best alarm clock for her.
Birds...Ah! I am in Liam’s home!
She opened her eyes to check on Ellie. The baby was sleeping soundly. Rory rolled over getting drawn to the warmth left by Liam and his lingering scent on the sheets lulled her back to sleep.
She was having a dreamless sleep, when she was disturbed by Liam, for swallowing some pills. She could only groan in pain as her head throbbed. But her suffering didn’t last long.
She didn’t know whether it was a memory from her past or just a very realistic dream, but she could feel the gentle caresses of Liam’s fingers on her scalp. His long fingers undid the knots in her hair so softly and with great care making her forget the ache in her head. Those sweet sensations of his gentle pampering reduced the throbbing pain in her head making her fall asleep once more.
Or it could be the medications! Why would he caress her hair as if she is his wife still, right?
Soon, the warmth on her head left her and a chillness surrounded her. Her eyebrows trembled as she struggled to open her eyes. Her throat bobbled as she tried to soothe her dried throat.
No!
She wanted to scream as she felt something cold covering her nose and mouth. Everything around her was dark and heavy. She couldn’t move an inch as if she was tied with many invisible strings all over her body.
Her clothes stuck to her back as she got soaked in her sweat. Her chest got congested as if something or someone was pressing on her chest. Gasping for air, she opened her eyes after a great struggle. She was lying on her bed in her grandparents’ home. Breathing with her nose was not sufficient as her heart was beating very fast.
She started panting seeing a dark figure hovering over her.
Those red eyes... those long canine teeth...the snickers...