Mantis — K.W. Jeter

Except in times of greatest need, the female praying mantis does not destroy her mate.
Rae has needs, hungers that cannot be easily satisfied.
Michael thinks he understands her desires, believes he can fulfill her needs.
He is wrong, Rae's need is for something Michael has never dreamed of, even in his darkest nightmares.
Rae is irresistible, Michael will do her bidding. This begins his descent into madness.
For Rae's need is great. To satisfy her, someone must die…

Except in times of greatest need, the female praying mantis does not destroy her mate…