21: Ashallia

His kisses made her feel so breathless, amongst other things, and this one was no different. He was so hard to resist, and some part of her felt like she needed him, but that was just as terrifying as the man himself could be. She shouldn't need anyone, especially not someone who..

She tensed as she thought of the conversation she'd overheard earlier, and he sensed it, lifting his head and looking into her eyes. 'Shit,' she thought, as he studied her. She'd hoped to get him to let his guard down enough to trust her to leave.

That was why she hadn't argued this time, when he said they'd get her things. Maybe if she seemed less desperate to get out of here, letting them take on the saviour role they seemed so intent on, they'd be more willing to allow her to leave, thinking she'd come back.

"What's wrong?" he asked, looking concerned, and her mind raced, trying to think of something to say that would put him at ease again. "I.. just.." she stammered nervo