"Easy.." I breathe out, standing on the bed while holding the bedpost, trying to stay composed and not freak out.

Sweat rolled down from my forehead as I was panting heavily.

"Watch it!" I shouted as Christian turned to look at my scared form and narrowed his eyes at me in annoyance.

"It's just a lizard." He sighed.

"You know me, damn it! I am scared of any kind of insect!" I whined.

"It's a reptile." He corrected me.

"I don't care what it is! Just kill ...