Page 27 of Free for Adventure

She grabbed her pack and nearly collapsed. The drone was light to carry, but lifting it out of the vehicle was agony. She dropped it.

Dorian was sheepish. “I may have pushed you a little hard.” He reached past her and got her drone pack.

“I am an idiot and knew I couldn’t have made it up the whole way. My training was in a gym with a thirty-foot wall.”

“Well, that explained your form. You are a good climber.”

“Yeah, but I lack stamina. Can you just carry that to my room at the manor? Please?”

Dorian chuckled. “Of course. Would you like a hot shower before lunch?”

“You don’t mind waiting?”

“No. It’s fine.”

“Right. I just have to set the footage to upload, and then, I will grab my shower.”

She got her phone out and tapped it, realizing that her card could send a signal through the door.

She opened the door with a groan and pointed to the table. “Can you put the pack there?”

He nodded, and she asked, “Water, iced coffee, or juice?”

“Iced coffee is good.”

She got a bottle and handed it to him. She pulled the drone out of the bag, got her computer out, connected the chip, and transferred the information to Ford.

She didn’t even check it; just set it up and headed for the shower while Dorian pulled his phone out and started doing something.

“I will be right back.”

“Take your time.”

She stripped slowly and finally got down to her skin. She set the head on the shower for pummeling. She held onto the support bar and let the water beat the hell out of her.

Vacations were rough.

Chapter Five

Amby put on a skirt and loose shirt for the dance class that afternoon.

Her body felt a little less tight and hot as she walked into the living area of her suite.

Ohno was sitting with Dorian, and she sighed. “If I were a regular guest, this would be hella weird. Who am I kidding? It’s still weird.”

Ohno smiled. “If you would like, I can arrange a massage for you this evening at the spa nearby.”

“How nearby?”

“Other side of the manor.”

She sighed. “Fine. We are going to lunch. Are you free?”

He grinned. “I have excellent staff and good recommendations. Yes, I would be glad to.” Ohno said, “I don’t remember that outfit from yesterday.”

“Neither do I, but it was on my made bed, so I took the hint.”

Ohno chuckled. “I would say Illu sent it, but it was the royal beta who did it.”

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