"A must-read." —Reader Review Working as a manager in an upscale restaurant is the perfect way for Vi to lead a normal life. It is safe from the broken crime world she left behind. But all this changes with one bite. What starts as a harmless indulgence turns into passionate gluttony when she falls for the extremely seductive and mysterious pastry chef, Nicolas. Vi satiates in his sweet treats and possessive words, all which reminds her of the life she used to live, and the woman she once wanted to be. But opening up to Nicolas about her past would be a deal-breaker for sure. Will Vi put everything she has fought for in her life at risk by telling Nicolas who she truly is, or will she be bound by fear and lose all hope of a normal future? The original version of this short story first appeared in the anthology Craving You, released by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, in January 2025. It has since been edited and expanded to spend more time with Vi and her story.