The sensation inside me grows warmer and spreads out from my chest down through my body out along my arms and legs to the tips of my being. Instead of satisfying me the kisses have the opposite effect of making my need greater.

“I'm trying to think of a witty comeback, when Boggs says brusquely, “Well, don'…”

“I'm not their slave," the man mutters."I am," I say. "That's why I killed Cato.…”

“I volunteer!" I gasp. "I volunteer as tribute!”

“I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.”