Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected: Dangerous solace in the masked stranger : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 22

The master bathroom is larger than my entire apartment in Manhattan, a monolithic sanctuary of heated black granite, dark tinted glass, and brushed gold fixtures. Under the dim, amber glow of the emergency backup lights, the space looks incredibly luxurious and incredibly wicked. I drop the damp cashmere blanket onto a velvet bench and step into the massive walk-in rainfall shower. The low-voltage security lockdown has done something to the digital control panel; the smart-glass walls that are supposed to tint to pitch-black are completely translucent, leaving the entire shower visible to the bedroom. Worse, when I push on the heavy glass door, the electronic lock makes a frantic clicking sound. Jammed shut. I’m trapped inside a glass cage. Turn the heavy gold dial. I expect freezing mountain water, but Damian’s luxury grid doesn't fail. A steaming, blistering torrent of water cascades down from the ceiling, instantly filling the black stone room with a thick, suffocating cloud o