Vi's new everyday life reminded her of Stillwater.

The presence of Hiedra in her bed did not relieve her of this aching illusion, only furthering it.

How could she push away the only person who was willing to stay?

The sex worker was propped on her left elbow, caressing the young woman's abrased cheek with the back of her slim fingers.

"You'll be safe tonight," the hypnotic creature whispered, leaving a tender kiss upon Violet's forehead.

The Zaunite was encouraged to doze off by the gesture, despite her doubts.

What should be her course of action, when the last person she wanted to be with was the only one who had not left?

Once more, Vi was lonely, battered and trapped with a twisted and irresistible demon.

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