Chapter 72: Red Dress

— King Hunter Beowulf —

I haven’t had proper sleep for quite some time now. I don’t really know what’s going on with me, but every time I close my eyes, I see a woman.

She’s dressed in a long red dress, her hair is a color I have never encountered before with silver streaks, and just looking at her from behind makes me feel something I’ve never felt before.

My dream always starts with her turned around and when she starts walking, I call out for her. She keeps going, and every time I get closer to her, she runs further away until I am running and running and I become tired, breathless.

At the last second, she turns to face me and when I am expecting to see a face, all I see is white where there is supposed to be one.

I wake up sweating and panting, my heart thumping loud and fast.

Tonight was no exception.

I turned to my side and saw that Suzy was still sleeping soundly. I know because her mouth is wide open and she’s making small snoring sounds. I’ve learned to get used to