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The guard unlocked Slade’s door and stepped away “We’ll come for you in an hour”

The thought of tackling the guard and escaping with Cricket crossed his mind, but not if she came to harm Instead, Slade wrapped a towel around his waist and nodded “Very well”

At last, they left He narrowed his eyes at her

Cricket bit her lower lip “You know?”

“Damn it, yes, courtesy of our host” Slade motioned toward the very visible camera He drew her in and brushed a loose curl from her brow He’d heard Jack slap her, which e “How bad did he hurt you?”

She placed her hand over his and briefly closed her eyes “I’m fine”

“Good” Having her so close soothed his soul If only he could keep her here with him, forever Not possible Soon, they’d be separated Harsh reality dictated if they finally escaped, he couldn’t take her as a mate Fuck that He’d rather never take aher silky-soft skin and being lost in the gaze of her amber eyes “Any ideas?”

“About after breakfast? Maybe a potty break,” she snarked

“Very funny”

“Let’s shower”

“Huh, you look…”

“Now”

“Yes, ma’am” He followed her into the spacious bathroom

Cricket turned on the shower, but remained outside the stall “Drowns out our conversation” She winked “Nice and hot”

“Are you sure you don’t want to eat first?” He presented his hot distended flesh anxious for her giftedon his mind Only escape mattered, yet she took precedence