Rayne “No, you need the physical connection of our bond in order to survive the poison.” Lifting my nose in the air, I allowed the scented candles to relax me. It doesn’t help that I was a virgin. I assumed like most humans, that after he saw me in this robe, he would throw me on my back and do the rest. He’s not a human. How is it that I can forget that he isn’t a human? “So, you intend to r**e me? I have given you no indication that this is what I want. If you proceed with this course of action, it will be rape.” I took a deep breath and turned to face him. “I’m trying to save your life. I would never intentionally hurt you.” His lips thinned. “My life is mine alone. I am responsible for my life not you. I decided to jump in front of the gun to save the Monarchi, so let me reap the

