“And to think that Duran expected us to die on that rock!" The thought made Rhonda so angry.
“I feel like such a fool!" Cole said with unexpected fury. “To think that I trusted a bunch of corporate bastards who lie, cheat, torture, and think loyal employees are expendable.”
“Good thing they don’t know we survived. If they did, they’d want us dead. We’d make embarrassing witnesses in a trial." Not that Rhonda intended to sue. She didn’t.
“It might be good to disappear for a while." Cole smiled devilishly. “Know of a good place?”
Rhonda smiled back. “I was on my way to Banoi. You might find a new vocation there.”
“Right. I didn’t make a very good prison Captain." Cole leaned back against the bulkhead. “I broke all the rules, let prisoners escape, and accepted their hospitality to save my skin. My career is finished.”
“You also saved the lives of at least another guard, and probably many more." She lay against the bulkhead next to him. “Don’t be so hard on yourself. You did your very best, as always.”
“What does your planet look like?”
“Much better than this one." Rhonda laughed nervously then realized how inappropriate that was. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to make such a bad joke. Sometimes in overwhelming situations I react in strange ways.”
“Everyone does." He took her hand. “Tell me about Banoi. I want to know everything.”
“That will take time." She liked his line of questioning.
“We have a whole month to spend in confinement. I’d say we have plenty of time.”
“Sorry." Rhonda shrugged. “That’s the deal we made with Princess Zarah. Still a small price to pay for both our lives.”
“Don’t be sorry. You are the one who told me I should lighten up." Cole raised an eyebrow. “On the contrary, I should thank Zarah for this opportunity. I have a feeling we’ll find a number of entertaining things to do together to pass the time.”
“Oh you think so?" She edged her body closer to his.
Cole encircled her waist in a tight fit. “I want to learn all about you."
“I have a few more questions of my own.”
“Like how many children should we have?" He bent over her so close, she could feel his breath on her lips.
Rhonda wanted his kiss. She’d missed the Cole she’d discovered that night in that other infirmary on Level Sixteen, and she rejoiced at his return. “You’re not going to turn all cold on me again, are you?”
“Never again. Now we are safe, I don’t need to deny my feelings to make sure I can think clearly.”
When their lips touched, she opened hers to savor his kiss, happy to be alive, and grateful to have found him. “I’m glad we are going home together,” she said, then kissed him again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born in France, award-winning author Vijaya Schartz never conformed to anything and could never refuse a challenge. She likes action and exotic settings, in life and on the page. She traveled the world and claims she comes from the future. Her books collected many five star reviews and literary awards. She makes you believe you actually lived these extraordinary adventures among her characters. Her stories have been compared to Indiana Jones with sizzling romance. So, go ahead, dare to experience the magic, and she will keep you entranced, turning the pages until the last line. Find more at http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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