Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you. Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine.But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.That sounds more like a poison than a person, was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.Exactly, Valek replied. You have poisoned me.