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It was late at night, Alastor was cutting his latest victim in pieces and organizing where each body part goes. Alastor soon sat himself in a chair and began to sob quietly to himself.

'This isn't the life I want for Teresa. I should have never brought her home in the first place. She's too innocent for this lifestyle'

Alastor sadly thought as he looked up to the ceiling and let the tears fall. Little did Alastor know, Teresa was peeking in through the basement door and saw her beloved crying. She slowly crept inside and gently called for Alastor's name.

"Alastor?"

She said causing Alastor to get startled as he quickly wiped his tears and cleaned up his glasses while Teresa made her way inside the room.

"What's the matter?"

She asked worriedly. Alastor cleared up his throat.

"Nothing dearest, I was just finishing up here"

He said with a wave of his hand.

"It must have been something serious because you never cry"

She said.

"It's nothing my dear, just head upstairs and I'll meet you there in five minutes"

He said trying to get her to go away. Teresa slightly frowned as she made her way in front of Alastor.

"Tell me what's wrong? Did someone catch us?"

She asked in concern. Alastor sadly shook his head.

"Teresa, I think it's best you leave and try to forget about me"

He said quietly with his head down.

"What? Where is this coming from all of a sudden?"

She asked. Alastor didn't answer her. Teresa quickly got down on her knees causing her robe to get stained with blood that's on the ground.

"Please... don't ask me to leave"

She said sadly placing both her hands on his thigh.

"You don't deserve this kind of lifestyle that you never asked for"

He said quietly.

"So you're gonna make that decision for me, of what I want? Because I want you"

She said sincerely.

"Sweetheart, that's crazy talking. Who could love a man like me? For Christ sake, I'm bringing you down to hell with me!"

He said angrily as he stood up from the chair. Teresa sadly stood up to face him.

"And so what? As long as I'm with you, I don't care where I round up. I love you"

"I took you away from a normal life"

"What's so great about being normal anyways. Because of you, I found out what kind of husband I have, because of you I get this thrill that I never experienced before. I don't mind this dark world that you created, as long as I'm with you"

"But that doesn't make it right"

"Life didn't come with instructions and like you said before you're just doing the world a favor and I want to help you continue our fun"

"But Teresa..."

He said. Teresa cut him off.

"There is no 'but', I love you and whether you like it or not you have to accept it"

She pleaded. Alastor shook his head as he was about to walk off but Teresa lunge at him hugging him from his back.

"I can't lose you, please"

"I'm sorry but it's for the best"

He said as he unwraps himself from Teresa's hold.

"Like hell there is"

She said causing Alastor to turn around to face her in surprise. Teresa then pulled down her spaghetti strap causing their nightgown to fall to the ground, revealing her naked body in front of him. Alastor shook his head as he placed her nightgown back on.

"Please, don't make this harder than it has to be"

"Is there anyway I can change your mind?"

She asked sadly.

"I'm afraid not"

He said. Teresa sadly looked down before letting out a sigh.

"I guess, I have no other choice"

She said leaning up to give Alastor a small kiss on his cheek before leaving the basement. Alastor let out a sigh in defeat.

'Its for the best'

He said as he tried to convince himself.

**Next Few Days**

Alastor was having breakfast alone and he tried to continue on his days like Teresa never existed.

"Let's see what's on the news today?"

He asked himself as he opened up the newspaper and was in shock to see that there has been another murder.

'This is absurd'

He thought.

'I haven't done the murders, so who is?'

He frowned in thought. Alastor got up from his chair and went to grab his old newspaper of the past murders.

"These victims were either a pimp, robbers, rapist, the list just goes on but the only person I know who can do this is either brave enough and stupid enough to do this is....Teresa"

He said loudly to himself.

'I need to stop her, before she gets caught'

He thought. He then grabbed the today's newspaper and saw a picture of Teresa becoming famous for her singing at casinos.

"I'll need to speak to her"

He said as he put the paper down and looked at his grandfather's clock and saw it was still early before the casino opened.

**Night Time**

Alastor fixed up his coat and vest and made sure everything was in place before leaving his home and headed to the casino. Alastor was able to pass security for his celebrity status as a radio host. He then made his way to an empty table and waited patiently for the show to begin as he ordered a drink. The lights soon dim as the show begins to start. Alastor was taking a sip of his drink and spit out as he saw Teresa step out with a black tight dress.

"Teresa"

He said breathlessly.

Song: You Don't Own Me by Lesley Gore

As the song finished, Teresa made her way off the stage and headed towards the bar to get a drink. Alastor saw where she was headed and made his way to her.

"Teresa"

He said causing Teresa to freeze as she recognized the voice. She slowly turned around and was surprised to see Alastor. She made sure not to go to the bars that he would usually go to and now here he is right in front of her.

"Alastor"

She said quietly as she smiled up at him.

To be continued...