The Boss

The Boss is the one running this camp—but I think I’m falling for him. I feel his stare before I see it. He enters the clearing in his bomber jacket and stops in his tracks to stare, to stare until I find the strength to meet his gaze. Shortly afterward, I’m taken from a cabin and placed in a private one. I don’t need an explanation to know he made the request. When he steps inside I assume the worst, that he’s there to take what he wants without consent. But in fact—he’s there’s to earn it. He talks to me in front of the fire, gives me the same meals he takes in his cabin, and gives me all the time I need. I confess my darkest secrets, the shame I feel for getting my sister trapped in this horrible place. I tell him I hate myself, hate myself for not being stronger like Raven. But he tells me I’m perfect the way I am. He promises to take care of me. Promises to be everything I could ever need. I used to be terrified of this man—but now I feel safe.

The Boss is the one running this camp—but I think I’m falling for him. I feel his stare before I see it. He enters the clearing in his bomber jacket and stops in his tracks to stare, to stare until I find the strength to meet his gaze. Shortly afterward, I’m taken from a cabin and placed in a private one. I don’t need an explanation to know he made the request. When he steps inside I assume the worst, that he’s there to take what he wants without consent. But in fact—he’s there’s to earn it. He talks to me in front of the fire, gives me the same meals he takes in his cabin, and gives me all the time I need. I confess my darkest secrets, the shame I feel for getting my sister trapped in this horrible place. I tell him I hate myself, hate myself for not being stronger like Raven. But he tells me I’m perfect the way I am. He promises to take care of me. Promises to be everything I could ever need. I used to be terrified of this man—but now I feel safe.