{Parris’s POV}
I was paralyzed in my spot, fear and shock creeping inside me as I stared at Jeremiah. She was gripping the knife so tightly while pointing it at me.
“W-what are you doing?” I asked with a shaky breath. I could feel my knees wobbling as I looked at the knife in her hand. Jeremiah took a step forward, making me flinch in my spot. “S-stop! What are you d-doing?!”
This wasn’t my first time experiencing this, but hell! It was Jeremiah! She was my client and my friend. What has gotten in her mind?
She continues to sob while slowly making her way towards me. “I have to do this, Parris. Please, just accept it. I’ll make it quick so you won’t feel any pain. I promise.”
I harshly shook my head. My heart was beating so fast, I could hear it throbbing in my ears.
“N-no…Just tell
