Saturday, 19 March 2011

Dark Tastes

"What's that?" she sounded disgusted more than curious as she looked at the jar of thick, black liquid by the bed.

He picked it up and swirled it round as he unscrewed the lid. The room filled with a strange smell she couldn't place, something sweet but woody. Her mouth watered without her realising it. He dipped his finger in and held it out to her. "See for yourself." It wasn't something she had the option to refuse.

She breathed deep and reminded herself that she could trust him.