Chapter 55

• Riley’s POV
• My body was trembling uncontrollably now, the drug coursing through my veins like wildfire. Beads of sweat gathered on my forehead, dripping down my temples.
• I bit down hard on the tip of my tongue, forcing a jolt of pain to keep myself grounded, then yanked my arm free from Scarlett with all the strength I had left. I didn’t expect the force of it—she stumbled backward and crashed into a side table, knocking over glasses of wine and delicate pastries. The sound shattered the hum of conversation around us, and heads turned instantly.