My Monster
"You don't have to see this."
She nods, melting into me. Behind me, I hear Kaziel take a single step forward, and the chanting stops.
My heart thuds madly in my chest. I should probably look away too. But, for once, I want to see Kaziel in action. I want to see the parts of him I know he hides from me. I want to see all of his darkness.
So, I turn back.
Kaziel has his boot on her windpipe as he rolls the sleeves of his shirt to his elbows. His eyes are entirely pitch black, and he doesn’t look the slightest bit bothered even as Vanya chokes and sputters, her shaking fingers desperately trying to push his boot off.