Nicholas Standing in front of me as I crested the top of the stairs was the she-devil herself, and the last person I wanted to see. I was on a mission and had no time for interruptions. “Nicky!” she said in that sickly sweet voice that made me want to vomit. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you.” “What do you want?” I gritted, trying to hold my composure. The last thing I needed was for Hawk to snap and delay us from getting to Kenz. “You.” she said in a sultry voice as she moved closer. The closer she got, the more I became on edge. “I’m busy.” I went to move around her when she grabbed my arm. “Too busy for me?” she batted her lashes, something flashing in her eyes. “I-I suppose I can spare a minute.” I found myself saying. I could feel something in my head trying to break free,

