Finally, with a dramatic flourish, he pulled his hands away, giving her a brief reprieve. She gulped in a lungful of air, her chest heaving from the effort of holding in her laughter. The coldness of his touch was replaced by the chilly air of the closet, a stark contrast that made her shiver. Her eyes searched the darkness, trying to find any clue as to what he'd do next.
The monster started to learn back, laughing at Eleanor's struggles. With her arms held above her head and her back was forced to be arched with his, the shirt she wore was pulled taut, revealing the soft mound of her belly button. It peeked out from the fabric like a shy creature poking its head out of its burrow, and the sight of it made his pale flesh quiver with excitement. Eleanor whimpered, trying to free a hand to try to hide her belly button. She was desperate to keep it from his sight, but his grip was unbreakable.