Six: Predator and Prey Cecilia POVTreyvan was never good with silence. Always had to have some kind of noise, even if it was his own voice. I smiled as he cleared his throat, the sound dramatic enough to cut through the clinking of silverware. I knew he was about to start some mischief."You know, the highlight of the night wasn't the auction or the open bar. It was you. You were working that room like a pro, Cici. 'The Gala Princess' in the flesh.""Oh no," I groaned, dropping my fork. "Here we go."He stood up, ignoring Dad’s warning look, and proceeded to perform a caricature of me. It was equal parts flattering and humiliating. He did an exaggerated curtsy, flapping his hand in a mockery of my royal wave."‘Oh, hello, wealthy donor! Would you like to save a child today?’" Trey trilled, pitching his voice high. Then he dropped the persona to grin at me. "I swear, Cici, you were channeling straight-up siren energy. Luring them in with that smile and seducing their wallets. It was
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