Page 134 of Sacrifice (Corrupt Empire 2)

“I don’t know, but I don’t have any better ideas. Do you?”

I shook my head.

“We just need to keep him away from Rick’s friend long enough for us to work out what our next move is. He’s got a lot on his plate with this birthday event, so we can use that to our advantage.”

I stared at her. I wasn’t quite sure why I was surprised by her resourcefulness. She’d full on taken charge of the situation. It didn’t bother me. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Seeing her so assertive and in control was hot. Here I’d been all fucked up and unable to think straight and she’d handled it for me.

Maybe she was right. Maybe I did need to let her in properly. I did want her for life. I could start here, by making sure I learnt how to rely on her just as she’d always relied on me.

“What?” she said after a few minutes went by.

“Just you.”

Her brow furrowed.

“What about me?”

I smiled.

“You’re telling me what to do.”

She flushed, looking away.

“Well… I’m just trying to help.”

“Princess, you’ve more than helped. You’ve worked out a plan. And you’re right, we are in this together. You and me.”

She shifted on her knees, staring up at me with wide eyes.

“So… you’re not mad or anything?”

“No.” I reached out, running my fingers through her dark hair. “I only need your submission in the bedroom.”

“Is that so?”

“Mmm, yes.”

Not that we could be getting up to anything right now. I was injured and we had to deal with the girls. Perhaps later when all of this was sorted out.

“We should probably see those women and make sure they’re okay.”

I stood up and put my hand out, helping her to her feet.

“You stay here a minute,” she said.

“Why?”

“I don’t think it’s a good idea if you go see them without a shirt on. I might know you don’t want to take advantage of them, but they don’t.”

I nodded. She made a valid point. I waited for her to go into the bedroom and bring me back a t-shirt before pulling it on. She took my bruised hand and walked out into the hall with me. We reached the cell. The two women stared at us with wide eyes, terror evident in them.

“Hello,” Avery said, letting go of my hand and stepping in. “I’m Avery, Aiden’s girlfriend. I promise we’re not going to harm you. We just want to keep you safe. I’m sorry Aiden put you in here.”

Neither of them said anything. Avery looked back at me for a moment, her eyebrow raised before turning towards the girls again.

“Can I ask what your names are?”

“Sophie and that’s Cora,” said the blonde one on the right.

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