Chapter 11

Anyway... he continued to have desire for her. He didn't just want her; he needed to have her in his life. Only this once, he vowed to himself, He would make it his business to ensure that she relished each and every second of it. The kind of failure that was brought on by one's own actions was the kind that Anna detested the most.

Despite the fact that her life had a lot of order and control, she had always struggled with claustrophobia.

In order to cope with it, she had studied several relaxation techniques.

Even though she was under some light sedation, she was still able to fly without experiencing any anxiety. She had even been able to board a plane.

She could do the same thing with this blasted cave, and it would be a sign of true development for her if she did it without using drugs.

She thought to herself, "Easier said than done" as she continued to stare into the abyss into which Jerome had fallen and waited breathlessly for the light that he had promised.

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