The Widow in the Woods: Part 6

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In the event you missed the primary a part of The Widow within the Woods, you’ll find it right here.

Half 2 is positioned right here.

Right here’s Half 3.

Discover Half 4 right here.

And Half 5 is right here.

Beth was suspicious of the outdated lady, however then she had by no means actually gotten alongside nicely with different ladies. She questioned if the lady had been making individuals sick, or if their luck had merely run out.

She would watch the outdated gal like a hawk and take particular care with what she ate sooner or later. Luke wasn’t doing nicely, and Beth wasn’t about to hitch him in his decline.

Earlier than issues on the planet had collapsed, Beth had met Luke Hill in a bar, an actual honky-tonk sort of place that smelled of outdated cigarette smoke and spilled beer. She’d been struck by how good-looking he was as she sipped her drink, and when he began a dialog along with her, she discovered his streak of untamed recklessness interesting. She hadn’t recognized some other males like this, who might sustain along with her urge for food for cruelty, whiskey, and manipulation. She thought he was the one, so taken was she with Luke Hill.

However when Luke took her to satisfy his household throughout a vacation lunch, she met his brother Christopher and her life modified eternally.

The Hills have been loyal, so Christopher by no means flirted along with her and even confirmed that he observed her. However she knew, deep down, from the second their eyes met, that Christopher was the person she had been ready for her total life.

Not solely was he extremely handsome, however he additionally had an aloof method that belied his capability for rage. In Beth’s thoughts, rage was simply one other sort of ardour, and he or she was immediately satisfied that Christopher had that in spades.

She felt unsure easy methods to proceed with him, and that was a novelty for her. Beth had been strikingly stunning from an early age, when she was the unlucky recipient of undesirable consideration from relations. Her turning level had been when she realized her seems to be gave her energy over males. She not checked out what had occurred to her as abuse, however as her personal private coaching camp.

She realized easy methods to manipulate males, easy methods to wrap them round her pale, dainty finger with the lengthy, pointed nails that she commonly painted an arterial coloration of scarlet. She didn’t simply play onerous to get. She was onerous to get. And due to it, many of the males she met fell throughout themselves striving to impress her. She by no means felt a lot in the best way of connection till she met Luke. In him, she acknowledged a kindred spirit, somebody who noticed the world the identical approach she did: individuals have been there for use and discarded.

However then she met Christopher and realized that he was her soulmate, an idea she’d by no means believed in earlier than. He can be hers, she determined. He simply didn’t understand it but. Luke was now an impediment that needed to be tolerated to maintain her close to the one who had captured her coronary heart.

Then, earlier than she might develop a plan and put it into motion, the lights went out, society went sideways, and all hell had damaged unfastened. Luke introduced her with him to the household dwelling, and he or she acknowledged instantly that her survival on this new world was dependent upon this household. She’d need to go together with issues and watch for her probability.

She knew that probability would come.

The longer she spent with them, the extra deeply she acknowledged that she was on a path. She was constructive that her future, sooner or later, was to be with the eldest Hill brother.

It doesn’t matter what it took.

Possibly, the outdated girl had given her the chance she had been ready for. All she knew was that she had bided her time lengthy sufficient, and he or she would possibly by no means once more have a set of circumstances like this.

No matter she did could possibly be blamed on the outdated lady. She would weep prettily, and Christopher would consolation Beth in her time of loss. She might simply think about the scene that may play out.

And at last, she would have the person deserved in a time so gloriously lawless that every one the outdated guidelines that had confined her have been nothing however a reminiscence.

…

When Beth quietly entered the display screen porch, Lexie was already awake. Rapidly, she closed her eyes and pretended to be sleeping. The very last thing she wished was the red-haired lady’s consideration as a result of that was by no means an excellent factor.

By her lashes, it appeared like Beth was sneaking in, however that was foolish. Why would she attempt to be sly? She had each purpose to be in there to examine on her boyfriend. Possibly she was simply being cautious to not wake Luke up from his exhausted slumber.

However Lexie couldn’t shake the sensation that one thing was off.

The dangerous feeling multiplied when Beth simply stood there, staring silently at Luke. The stillness went on and on, and Lexie was nearly to rise up and go to the outhouse when Beth picked up a pillow from a comfy wicker chair.

Lexie didn’t know why, however she froze, barely daring to breathe.

Beth held the pillow, her again to Lexie, and didn’t transfer for a very long time. Her shoulders have been squared like she was getting ready for a battle. She forged a protracted go searching as if checking to make sure no one might see her.

Then, Beth gently laid the pillow on prime of Luke’s face. He didn’t stir. She took a deep breath and started to quietly and firmly press the pillow down. Luke started to wrestle, however he was in a weakened and dehydrated state. Beth pressed the pillow more durable and climbed onto the sofa, planting her knees firmly on Luke’s chest. Her face was frozen in a grimace of willpower. She was relentless.

He thrashed, and he fought, however he couldn’t dislodge her because the silent battle performed out. Lexie choked down her horror and stayed as nonetheless as she might. She dared not make a sound. She dared not transfer.

She had by no means seen it take so lengthy to commit a dreadful act just like the one she was witnessing. It was made specifically horrible as a result of this was Luke’s girlfriend doing it. She was supposed to like him. What on earth would she be able to with somebody she hated? What would she do to Lexie?

A minute handed. 5. Was it truly ten minutes? An hour? It appeared like an eternity that Lexie was completely paralyzed as she tried to not make a sound or transfer a muscle. She felt like she herself was being smothered, so troublesome was it to catch a quiet breath and stay outwardly sedate.

It appeared prefer it took eternally for Luke to cease preventing, and even then, Beth remained on his chest, urgent down the pillow for all she was value. It was like she was beneath a spell, frozen in a horrific act.

Lexie’s thoughts raced frantically. Would Beth kill her subsequent? What might she use as a weapon? Whereas attempting to maintain nonetheless and proceed faking sleep, she mentally braced herself. She would combat, she would scream, and he or she wouldn’t go down simply, she advised herself.

Lastly, Beth eliminated the pillow from Luke’s face. She checked the heart beat in his neck, then dismounted from her place on his chest.

She changed the pillow again on the chair the place it had been. Luke’s eyes have been frozen open in horror. Gently, Beth closed them. Lexie thought she glimpsed a forged of blue to his face by way of her lashes, however she couldn’t be certain if it was her subtle view or if he was truly discolored.

Beth was insane, thought Lexie wildly. She wasn’t simply imply. That lady was bat-crap loopy.

When she turned, Lexie squeezed her personal eyes closed and steadied her breath. She might really feel Beth’s eyes on her, finding out her. The adrenaline coursed by way of her veins, making it almost not possible to be nonetheless. However she knew that her life relied on pretending to be asleep, and he or she managed to feign peaceable relaxation and breathe evenly.

Beth watched the sleeping woman for a second extra.

Then, she quietly slipped from the room, a small smile enjoying upon her full lips.

About Daisy

Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, adventure-seeking, globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and writer of three web sites.  1) The Natural Prepper, which is about present occasions, preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite, a web site with thrifty ideas and options to assist individuals get a deal with on their private funds with out feeling disadvantaged; and three) PreppersDailyNews.com, an mixture website the place you’ll find hyperlinks to all an important information for individuals who want to be ready. Her work is broadly republished throughout various media and he or she has appeared in lots of interviews.

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