Chapter 5
Ravenna brushed the tip of her finger across the base of Lianne’s neck, gently caressing the area where the two fang marks remained. Lianne stiffened, barely breathing until Ravenna’s motions ceased. “I can still smell your fear. Are you sure you don’t want me to call a cab for you?”
“I’m sure.” Lianne took in a shaky breath as she opened her eyes. “It’s not like I have anything to go home to.”
“You seem so sad,” Ravenna whispered as she cupped her palm beneath Lianne’s chin. “I think that’s what drew me to you when you walked in Hypnotic. Back in my younger days, I gravitated towards people who were lonely. They were the easiest prey.”
Lianne shivered. “And I fell right into your hands,” she whispered. “Maybe you should have left me there to die.” Lianne pulled away. She dre
