The Man in the Teddy Bear
Such a perfect prey whom I had waited for so long, and it was gone before I had yet to relish the thrill of the catch.
This wouldn't do…
Fortunately, he showed up again on the fourth day, but this time, he stood before me in broad daylight.
He wasn't wearing his cap or face mask, and his sunken, pale cheeks belonged to Zac Lopez, my superior.
He was crouched beside a flower patio in the apartment compound, his attractive hands holding a stray cat beaten half to death.
As I passed by, he promptly put up a look of delight. "Sonia Carter! I didn't know you lived here. Can you do me a favor? This little creature is hurt, and I can't walk well. Can you help take it to the vet?"