Finnick (double)
No.
That's what I initially told President Snow when he told me what he wanted me to do.
"You are quite popular here. Your victory two years ago has made people want to... know you, Mr. Odair."
"Know me... how, sir?" Even then, I knew Snow was dangerous.
"The Capitol is all about pleasure. People here have nothing better to do than entertain themselves." His voice takes on a hard note. "And you will entertain them, I hope?"
This isn't a question; it's a demand. A veiled threat. Still, I take a chance.
"And if I deny them?"
Without hesitation, Snow countered, "Deny one person. And we'll see how much you love your family."
Between a rock and a hard place. Too many times, I've heard about people who were "accidentally" killed for whatever reason. I couldn't take that risk for Annie. For anyone.
Those snake like eyes bore into me. "I'll do it." There's no hiding the contempt in my voice. He smiled.
"You'll start tonight."
I try to avoid the colored creature's eyes sitting on the bed as I peel my shirt off. Then my pants. My underwear. All with a fake seductive grin plastered on my face.