Serena squeals with delight, while Eddie and Dim look away awkwardly. Kai and Ash flush, and Eliza goes to stand next to Kai. “You asked.” He nods,“Yep. Yes, I did.” He bites his lips in an effort to find some control, and she looks at the doors of the lift as they descend the one floor to the basement level and the cells. Kai stops her for a moment, and she turns to look up at him. “Later?” She looks behind her at the others, they’ve moved away and aren’t looking. She turns back to him and nods. He fist-pumps, then high-fives Ash, who has his hand ready. She shakes her head and moves on. She enters the guard room and sees Youcef again. She nods to him,“Okay, Youcef. How’s he doing?” Youcef stands and bows to her, which makes her feel awkward, but it’s one habit he’ll never break. She’s tried. He smiles,“Good morning, Boss. He’s been a little unsettled since your visit to him the other day with the other lady.” She nods, “But he did eat, so all in all, not to
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