Chapter 199

After a moment's hesitation, Vespera picked up the lapel pin and popped off the cap. Her eyes narrowed as she studied the sharp point, then shifted her gaze to Dominic, who was still fast asleep in bed. She gave him a slow once-over, head to toe, calculating the best place to strike. Arm? Thigh? Top of the foot? No, too risky. What if she accidentally crippled him? Besides, all those spots were under the blanket. She'd have to lift the covers, roll up a sleeve or pant leg… and that just felt creepy. In the end, her eyes settled on the only area still exposed besides his face and neck—his hand. She bent down and gently lifted it. After inspecting his long, sculpted fingers, she settled on the index finger, holding it steady with one hand while slowly bringing the pin closer with the other. Dominic's eyebrow twitched. Just before the needle touched the skin, Vespera paused, glancing down at his handsome, sleeping face. Her voice came out soft, almost apologetic. "Mr. Reid, I