Behind The Desk, Under The Mask
I wasn't about to abandon it now.
The stranger tilted his head slightly, a subtle, dangerous shift that made my breath hitch. He was studying me, cataloging my reactions, and I could tell he saw right through the performance. He reached down, his long, leather-gloved fingers smoothly catching the edge of my chin. His grip wasn't painful, but it was unyielding, forcing my head back so I had no choice but to look directly into the shadows of his mask. The leather was cool against my skin, a stark contrast to the heat flooding my cheeks.