CRY OR BETTER YET, BEG
My pulse thundered in my ears.
Was the needle poisoned? Even the smallest prick could be enough. I had no way to block it or time to react.
And my body... my body was already too weak.
I swallowed, my heart hammering, but I forced a smile.
"I would love a taste of it," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady, playful.
She tilted her head, clearly amused by my bravery.
"Hmm," she hummed.
And then suddenly, Titan appeared behind me.
The pressure against my neck disappeared.