‘Breaking news: the latest in a string of recent murders in the area, a young woman was found murdered in her home in the early hours of the morning. This marks the fourth victim in as many months, leading investigators to believe that a serial killer may be at large.’

The voice from the small radio echoes through your still kitchen, accompanied by the sound of your spoon softly clicking against your porcelain mug as you stir your morning coffee while an unpleasant shiver runs down your spine.

A sudden hand on the small of your back earns a startled yelp while your whole body jolts with fright at the unexpected touch, earning an amused chuckle from your boyfriend.

“Someone’s jumpy this morning.” David’s raspy morning voice whispers against the shell of your ear, his lips so close you can feel the curve of his smile as his strong arms snake snuggly around the curve of your waist, embracing you from behind.