Kali
As soon as Trick had walked into that dining hall and made eye contact with me, everything had hit me all at once. I barely got out of there in time before I humiliated myself in front of everyone. I had no idea what was happening, but I would not show weakness.
The farther I moved away from him, the more intense the pain became, but as he neared, it lessened, and another emotion emerged.
Need.
“Trick!” Gasping, I turned to face him and fell to my knees. I’d lost all sense of direction and had no idea where I was. All I knew was that I needed him, and I’d die if I didn’t get him.
“Oh, baby,” Trick murmured as he circled me. His eyes were golden as he studied me—the predator hunting the prey. “And you were broken.”
Floundering, I stared at him. “What are you doing? What’s happeni
