"Wait!" I cried hurriedly as I followed him with my eyes. He ignored me. "Stop!" He reached for the mattress and lifted the mattress. With a forceful shove, he threw the mattress across the room. I watched, terrified, as it hit one of the walls and shattered. He rose from the floor and stalked towards the window. His movements were slow, calculated and predatory as though in pursuit of something hidden somewhere within his line of sight. I backed away slowly, keeping a safe distance away from him. In spite of his menacing demeanor, he was still capable of protecting himself even without using his magic. Although, why would I expect otherwise? I knew that he could kill me as easily and easily as he breathed. I had tried to fight him back at the time when I attacked him, but he was far st

