*Violet.* I wouldn’t look at him. *Vi, I know you’re hungry.* As if on cue, my stomach growled. A chuckle. That stupid chuckle. I could throttle him for laughing. *Baby—* I’m not his baby. *Love—* He does not love me. *Sweetcheeks?* Turning, I glared at him and he just beamed. That was the worst one. *Thought you might like that.* He pushed the plate toward me. *Come. Eat.* I glanced down at it, the smell making my mouth water. An omelet. I was immediately angry that it looked delicious. I decided that I would have been happier with goat. I wanted a reason to complain about him, not this . . . this enticing, delectable--I'd prefer goat. *Eat, Vi.* Sitting up, I took the plate, carefully ignoring him as he took

