Chainsaw

Crescendo normally wouldn't be this hostile to strangers outright. He normally faked kindness, played with their emotions before attacking. But today was different. Her pleas made the dark brute chuckle, he loved to be in control. He was the one with the power here, and he would use it as he saw fit.

"And what" he whispered lowly in her ear. "Will you give me in exchange for your life?" He could think of many temping offers that she could make, and his eyes burned with some strong emotion, but was hidden quickly under a veil of coldness.

He cradled her body under his, not crushing her but not making her feel comfortable either.