Nia bolts upright and gawks at me. "Are you serious?" he demands. "Because if you're not, please don't taunt me like that! I nod and push my hair away from my neck. "I'm serious. Go ahead." "Why?" His eyes drift to my exposed neck as he demands answers. "I don't know. You've done a lot for me. It feels like the least I can do. I know you don't expect me to pay you back, but I don't mind. I'm already getting my blood drawn once a week, so why not?" "Are you sure?" "Yes." I can't help but laugh at how much he's double-checking. It's sweet. "Just maybe don't drink long enough for the venom to make me orgasm, okay? I don't need that awkwardness." "Y-yeah. Okay. If you're sure. Sit up." Nia instructs and clears his throat. I do as he asks and wait for him to drink. I can't believe I'm act

