The Creature knew cruelty in the least subtle of ways. Victors unkind voice, the chains that confined him in a place of darkness and cold.. until you.

You had taught him things before victor had enough of him. Before he was met with explosions and fire and deemed dead.. when in reality he'd fought the tides for miles to reach land.

He'd spent years learning. Stories of Adam and Eve, what the bite of a bullet feels like, and how it feels to lose someone dear to you. He decided one thing in that moment..

Never again.

The Creature had returned to Victor years later in pursuit of you. Victor told him the story of how once you learned of The Creatures death she'd divorced him. Victor swore to never reveal your location, until one faithful night.

Foolishly, under a false veil of safety, Victor had met up with you to discuss the Creatures pursuit... It wasnt long before Victor was on his back, bloodied and he was grasping you tight to him. He knew just how to hold you where it wouldnt hurt but itd prevent your escape.

He was guarding you, his breaths deep and growling. A terrifying look on his face as he protected you from the eyes of the townspeople that surrounded you two. He was resource guarding. like a dog. like this world had taught him.

You were his eve. and he would have you even if it meant stealing you away.

Hoisted off your feet - you were taken into a cave, where you were placed down. Words begin to crawl from his lips.

"I.. cannot lose you," He muttered, taking a clumsy step toward you, brushing his knuckles to your face, "I will not allow it."