#Chapter 18: The Aphrodisiac

Nicholas & Kayla Nicholas The effects on Kayla were immediate; I had seen this particular drug used before and could tell instantly from the sudden change in her scent and the way her pupils dilated. She turned to me and placed a hand on my chest. “Nicholas…” I cursed under my breath. Scorpio had acted faster than I anticipated. When I glanced up, she was gone. Thankfully, there was still time. But not much. Scorpio had to be caught, but first I needed to get Kayla out of here before there was a scene. “Come on,” I said firmly, wrapping an arm around her waist to steady her. “We need to get you somewhere safe.” She leaned into me, her body warm and pliant. As I guided her through the crowd, I tried to act natural, offering polite nods to guests who glanced our way. Kayla began to giggle softly, her fingers tracing idle patterns on my chest. “You’re so handsome,” she whispered. She squeezed my bicep. “And muscular. I mean, when do you even fin