In Whispers

Weary Warnings

"Don't listen to him," he whispered, his eyes wide. "He'll tell you pretty lies, sure, but that's not the worst that he'll do." His gaze lifted, and if anything he looked far more terrified than he had ever looked, even when faced with their most tragic of situations. His voice was hoarse as he hissed, "He'll make you believe in him."
Eyes growing round upon his remark, and lips slowly parting, she let out an abrupt gasp.

Shortly after, the enemy's lips were landing on her own.