Page 156 of Ignite

You must simply submerge yourself in the ice water and sit there for two minutes.

The timer will go off when you have completed this.

Then, you shall test your tolerance to heat while dealing with some internal heat.

A test of endurance, strength, and orgasms. You will give me your climax in return for your freedom from the heat. Only once I see you cum will the doors be opened.

You may use your safe word at any time, with the consequence of being eliminated.

You can choose to not take part in the challenge—again, you will be eliminated.

Keep an eye on the clock.

Should you wish to partake, please instruct your guard to leave while you insert them. That will begin your game.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Love,

The Hunter of Inferno.

The paper falls from my hands.

My jaw drops. A scream lodges somewhere between disbelief and dread.

Above me, the timer flashes. Thirty seconds and counting down.

What?

I grab the toys. My heart slams against my ribs. I can’t seriously be expected to—?This?

Two million dollars or death, Hallie.

The guard clears his throat.

Five seconds.

“You can go,” I say, breathless.

He nods once, turns, and shuts the door behind him with a sound that feels like finality.

I let out a strangled breath, using the table to hold myself upright. My eyes sting. But I won’t cry. I won’t fucking cry.

The timer resets—now two minutes.

To insert the toys.

Jesus Christ.

The lube slips from my grip, landing on the table with a pathetic splat. My hands won’t stop shaking. I force myself to try again, coating my fingers with it and slicking the vibrator. I glance at every corner of the room. No cameras. But I feelwatched. Like the guard left his shadow behind to haunt the space.

I drag the chair over, plant my foot, and push my lace bodysuit to the side.

The moment the vibrator pushes inside, I hiss.

“Fuck!”

My walls clench, but I keep breathing, forcing my muscles to relax. Once it’s seated, I adjust the angle so the top rests over my clit.

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