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The cold metal scalpel was held against my neck. The blade wasn't pressing in, just lightly touching. But I felt a bone-chilling cold, as if it might cut me open at any moment. The person holding the knife was my boyfriend, Ethan Reed. He was a genius scientist, everyone knew he was crazy smart. But he was also an absolute psycho. Ethan leaned closer, his warm breath tickling my ear. Ethan's voice was low and gentle. "Nora, what did you just say?" Ethan asked. "I didn't hear you," Ethan said softly. "Say it again."