REVA A scream tore out of me as Nikolai's fingers clamped around my throat, but Nikki's voice echoed behind us before the sound had even fully left my lips. He released me instantly, stepping back like he’d been burned, just as Nikki rushed forward, eyes wide. “Are you okay?” I kept my eyes on him. “Am I, Nikolai? Am I okay?” I demanded, my voice breaking, and he blinked at me like he had just snapped out of some trance. His jaw clenched and then--without a single word--he turned and walked away. Just like that. “What the hell?” Nikki breathed. “Did he--did he really just have his hands around your throat?” “He’s crazy!” I spat, my voice trembling with rage. “f*****g bastard’s taking out his frustrations of being abandoned by his w***e on me. The piece of shit.” My whole body shook,

