Open Space
Chapter 3
Max
I see in his eyes an understanding. I falter and feel myself getting dizzy with the knowledge that he knows. Panic hovers around me, squeezing my heart to stop.
And all I can hear is the beating of my heart, felt the panic, the despair of discovery...and I feel myself on a flat line.
Breathe Max. Breathe.
I opened my eyes, just noticing that I have closed them to stare back at him.
What do I do?
He knows.
I can see it.
He can sense my need. Run Max.
But I falter further when I notice the emotion storming in his eyes.
Waves and waves of that emotion making his eyes look the raging of an icy sea.
Need. He needs me.
Alec watched as Max approached him with a slight smile. He forgets to breathe for a moment as she watched her move, no longer hindered to pretend she's normal. Her natural feline grace evident in every play of her body.
"Hey Alec"
She speaks softly.
Alec stares at her without acknowledging her greeting. Becoming a bit unnerved, Max touches his arm lightly her fingers making contact with his warm skin.
Alec blinks and gives her a rueful smile. "Hey Max" he responds as softly as she did.
One step it's enough. It is a lifeline.