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Bolton entered with a cup of coffee and his drink “Ehtcap I pro”

“I’ood”

Nik took theand sniffed “Rich roast” He sipped it “Good coffee”

“Thank you, I get local beans” He gazed at Euests”

She gave hilance “Guests not prisoners?”

“Works for me You both will be rewarded beyond wealth You can become the next superior species”

Bolton ram “And if I don’t?”

“I’ll give you two days to decide”

Nik stiffened

“Most generous Why two days and not two hours?” Emma pushed

“My partner, Blood Mistress, returns in two days, and to be honest, she will have the final say in whether or not you stay That is if you accept the gift”

“Even if I accept the so-called gift, obviously the SERV gene doesn’t work on all women Didn’t take in Nexus and it killed the others”

Nik’s tone turned severe “She will not be your guinea pig”

“The risks from earlier experiments are practically non-existent Why else would I have taken the drug?”

“Practically does not mean absolutely,” she scoffed