title: He Poisoned Me and Left Me for Dead
author: Nikei S Salas
description: Nikei S. Salas was born in a small town outside of Chicago, Illinois. She is a thought leader and author of Black Girl Gone Guru, a book of overcoming and spiritual awakening. Her writings and soul speakings have influenced others over the world, creating new life from her words. She lives outside Chicago but believes everywhere is home. For more information about the author, visit online at www.nikeissalas.com.
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  PUNISHED AN ARELIA LARUE NOVEL #2
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright Kira Saito 2012
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Victors never make the same mistake twice.
  
  
  That is why the Warrior only risks his heart for something worthwhile.
  
  
  -Paulo Coelho
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 1
  
  
  Major Trust Issues
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  “But, I thought-” Lucus was frozen as he stared at me. Uncertainty softened
  his strong features, as he brushed aside the lock of dark hair that had fallen
  over his right eye. Why didn’t he just get a haircut? “I assumed you were
  leaving.”
  
  
  “I can leave if you want me to.” I gave him a small smile, as I took a step
  back and wrapped the black and red silk kimono around me even tighter. I
  didn’t want to let on that I was nervous or anything. I wanted answers. And
  maybe some fried Oreos.
  
  
  “No, please come in,” he said, as he swiftly moved aside making space for me
  to enter the room. “