[It's like being within striking distance of a snake. Desire's hand suddenly grips Eddie's wrist, just three fingertips, but it's like an iron vice. The burn of want is almost painful in that spot. Desire's grasp has always been intoxicating, but this is toxic.]

You don't understand.

You are all here to amuse me. The only distinction is that I have been kind to you and I have been even kinder to your ward.