Earth Bound
Why does he think he needs to recuperate?
"I am much, much, more powerful than what you have witnessed so far, Maddison," he said, his voice deep.
I swallowed a whimper, his tone made me scared. All this time I have been faking my bravery, but deep inside, I am very much scared for my life. I am alone with an extra-terrestrial being who is basically unkillable and I am but a mere vulnerable mortal.
Feigning bravery has worked so far. The alien has not killed me yet.
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