Family Business

[Alex]

The girl was quick. Much faster than her mother had been, and far more dangerous. The look in her eyes was not something he thought he'd see in anyone. He'd seen killers, he'd persuaded a few to do what they did, but none had that look in their eyes that was in hers. Pure darkness. The intent to kill him was there.

Giordano could barely move under her weight. The dagger at his throat bit into his neck and he could feel the blood running down his neck. And then she did exactly what he would have done. She tried to make him afraid. He could feel the fear she sent and he sent it back the same way. It did little good, she feed upon it and grinned at him.

It was that moment he realized that she was going to be hard to coerce. She knew what she was, and she knew the power of fear, and pain, and suffering. He knew a hint of fear could be seen in his eyes. Her smile grew wider at the realization as she dug the dagger deeper into his neck. If he moved she'd slice his throat.

His ability was useless, but he was still a master at manipulation, having honed it for all these years. He smiled up at her. "Come now, is that anyway to treat your father?"




Edited by Alex, Aug 20 2014, 10:17 AM.