He leaned over and gently took hold of her shoulders. “Are they sure it’s her?” Elizabeth whispered, her voice shaky.ĭonald moved to sit beside her. She had been seen with him earlier that evening, and he had blood on the sleeve of his uniform.” “The police have arrested an American GI. “Who would do such a thing? No, I don’t believe it. “She was beaten to death.”Įlizabeth leaned forward, hugging herself. “Ann was found dead two days ago.”ĭonald put his head in his hand. “I come with grave news.” He took her arm and guided her to a chair.Įlizabeth held her breath as she sat down, her eyes wide as the color drained from her face. “Whatever is the matter? You don’t look well.” “No tea, thank you.”Įlizabeth stood back, a concerned look on her face. This is a fresh pot of tea.”ĭonald embraced her. It wasn’t long before she couldn’t focus on anything, and as the blows continued, everything went black.Įlizabeth was reading in the parlor when the butler showed Ann’s brother in. She didn’t see his fist coming toward her face. That menacing expression was still present on his face he enjoyed what he was doing. He looked her in the eye as he removed his hand from her mouth and released it. Her strength was waning as she feebly pawed at the hand on her mouth. She felt the blood draining out of her as his mouth moved from her palm and his teeth tore at her wrist.

She might as well have been doing nothing, as he didn’t even flinch at her feeble attempts.

It was useless, so she kicked out at him her shoe went flying through the air. She punched out wildly, and then tried scratching at his face. Terrified, she gasped for breath as she tried to escape. She began to scream but Vasile slapped his hand across her mouth.

Behind Blue Eyes by D.M. Wolfenden