Lust's POV

I felt myself slowly regain consciousness. I was unable to open my eyes but I could feel that I was laying on a soft surface. A warm cover was on top of my body.

After a few minutes of staying still, I was finally able to open my eyes.

I was in a dark room but it held a safe aura. My eyes weren't able to adjust to the darkness yet but I knew I was in a bed. Suddenly a voice could be heard from the corner of the room.

???: Finally, you're awake. I was beginning to think you were dead.

'Where am I?'

As if reading my mind, he answered.

???: You're in my bedroom. I had to keep you in here or my friends would have killed you by now. They aren't exactly friendly to outsiders. Especially when you're one of our targets.

I felt fear begin to crawl up my spine.

'I don't want to die!'

???: Don't worry, you're not going to die. I'll make sure of that.

Me: H-how d-do you know w-what I'm thinking?

I weakly forced myself to speak. I didn't want to sound scared but, I ultimately failed.

???: I can tell what you were thinking by your eyes. You seem to not bother hiding your emotions. Surprising.... for a stripper.

My eyes were finally able to adjust to the dark. I looked over to the corner and saw a man sitting on a dresser. He had an axe in his hands. It looked like he was cleaning a substance off of the blade.

'Is that blood?!'

???: Yes it is. You seem to not understand that you are in the presence of an assassin.

'Wait...'

Me: Y-you're t-that guy f-from the dressing room.

A grin appeared on his face. The light from under the door glinted off of his fang like teeth.

???: Indeed I am. The name's Horror sweetheart. Don't bother telling me your name. I already know it. Care to tell me why an angel like you is working in a strip club?

I turned and faced away from him. I whispered.

Me: I need the money.

Horror: Why? Don't you already make enough as a model?

Me: I use the money to help my uncle. He's a drug addict. But he's my only family member that I have left. If I don't give him the money, he'll disown me. Then I'll be alone.

Horror sat in silence for a minute, then spoke.

Horror: Why the fuck would you do that? He's clearly dragging you down in life. I'm pretty sure you can find anyone else who is ten times better than that scumbag. Take my advice, I say to hell with him. If he doesn't take the time to be there for you and be a decent family member then, stop giving him money. Let him see that he has lost something that is more special than drugs.

I turned and stared at him with disbelief. I don't know why but, I wanted him to continue speaking. I felt like I was special to someone. For the first time of my life.

Horror: What?

Me: I never expected you to say that.

Horror: Assassins can be good people as well. Not all of us are douches.

He seemed to be aiming that insult at a specific person. I didn't know who though.

Me: Hey Horror.

Horror: What?

Me: Do you know who wanted me dead?

He shook his head.

Horror: Sadly no, we only receive the name of the target, the location, and the payment.

Me: How much were you paid to kill me?

Horror took out his card and looked at it.

Horror: $200,000

I almost choked on my own saliva. Someone really wanted me dead that they were willing to pay such a high amount.

Horror: I'm curious. Do you know anyone who would want you dead?

I frantically shook my head. I only remembered being nice to everyone that I met. However, I was a stripper at night. But I was only a pole dancer.

Horror sighed.

Horror: Well then, we have a mystery to solve but right now, you need to get some sleep. The drugs are still wearing off. I'll be right back, I'm going to go get some water.

He walked out of the bedroom and left me to my thoughts. I didn't want to get up, my legs felt weak and my torso was numb. I turned over on my side and closed my eyes. I soon fell into a dreamless sleep.

I woke up slightly when I felt an arm lazily resting on my waist. It was like it was protecting me but it was being gentle at the same time. I slowly turned my head and saw that it was Horror who was behind me. He was fast asleep and was silently breathing. I stared at his face for a little bit then fell back asleep....

I want to be around him more