Page 160 of Trick or Stalk

His head tilts again. “I won't let anyone hurt you.”

A nervous laugh escapes me. “You realize you're currently the scariest person in this alley, right?”

Nothing.

“Great conversation.”

He gestures toward the opening behind him. “You want me to go?”

I stare at him.

And then I open my mouth and can’t believe the words that come out. “Are you coming with me?”

He stares.

Apparently, that's my answer.

“It’s okay.” I take a cautious step forward. “Don’t worry about me.”

Then another.

“Presley.”

I freeze.

He knows my name.

“I’m walking with you.”

I want to ask him so many questions. But I know he won’t answer.

Instead, I start walking.

He falls in step beside me.

Every nerve in my body remains alert. But strangely, I don't feel the urge to run from him.

Maybe because I watched Caleb flee.

Maybe because this man could've hurt me already if that's what he wanted.

Maybe because I'm an idiot.

Probably the last one.

“What’s your name?”

Silence.

I keep glancing at him. He never looks away for long.

“You're really not going to tell me your name?”

Nothing.

“Do you have a name?”

His head turns slightly toward me.