"Who’s there?" I whispered weakly, my mind barely able to keep focus.

"Ssssh." I felt a thick thumb press against my lips. "No harm will come to you."

I whimpered, feeling the cold touch of his skin. I wanted to know who it was, and although the voice was familiar, my brain felt sluggish. I forced my eyes open. The images were jumbled at first before they finally bled into focus. Seated in the chair opposite mine was Rapheal, his eyes filled with a terrifying sense of puppy-like ...