Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine. "But youโve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.โ โThat sounds more like a poison than a person,โ was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me. โExactly,โ Valek replied. โYou have poisoned me.
Maria V. Snyder