The girl who cries wolf

Darkness Restaurant

Excerpt:

A sharp clinking noise echoes from behind.

His chair slides discreetly across the floor.

Well, clever girl, he says lowering his voice. If I were to be utterly run of the mill, I’d tell you I have a little something for you. I know how you love it and what a perfect compliment to your Peppermint ice cream!

Then my dear, I’d lean in very, very close, so my lips are almost touching your ear and do you know what I would say to you?

What?

Open your mouth.