Suffocating Embrace

Desmond paused, his hand hovering in the air. "What's wrong?"

Valerie licked her lips and shook her head.

Desmond pressed, "Talk to me. Does it taste bad, or is it too hot?"

"I don't like it."

"Liar. You seemed to be enjoying it now."

Valerie gave him a frosty glare. "I'm afraid it might be poisoned."

Desmond looked confused. "Why would it be poisoned?"

Valerie's lips moved. "Who knows?"

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