“Helax, it’s fine and the bolt when I put here. The can’t perm”
The courtyard pate was made of solid wood, with aeavy bolt that worked like a locks Once it was in place, it couldn’t be opened from the outside
Sean leaned down to murmur in Charlotte’s ear “by, they’re worried something happened to you say something Let them know you’re okay”
“I can’t my voice right now…”
If she spoke, it would give everything away instant
“If you don’t answer, they’ll get worried What if they call the police?”
“Lottle, are you still in there?” Alla called again, ring her voice
“Lottie, you didn’t faint in there, did you?” Lena’s otce sounded genuinely ansions.
Charlotte closed her eyes, took a deep breath and forced herself to respond. “I’m fine,”
Outside, both Lena and Alia exhaled in relief
“Scared me half to death,” Lena said “You’ve been there so long, I thought something had happened.”
But Alia’s expression turned oddly suspicious,
Lowering her voice so only Lena could hear, she whispered, “Lena, don’t you think Lottie’s voice sounded… strange?”
Lena blinked, confused. “No. What’s strange about it?”
“I think it sounded like… I’m not sure,” Mia murmured “Maybe I should test it?”
“Test what?” Lena asked, completely lost
Mia didn’t answer. Instead, she suddenly raised her voice toward the courtyard, “Lottie, how much longer? Lena and I are starting a card game with her sister in law, but we’re still one short.”
Before Charlotte could reply, Lena turned to Mia, bewildered. “Since when did I say I wanted to play cards?”
“Shh.” Mia pressed a finger to her lips, signaling her to stay quiet.
From inside came Charlotte’s voice again–breathier this time, “You two go ahead.”
Lena’s cheeks flushed. She had never experienced that kind of thing herself, but she had seen. enough to recognize it. And right now, Charlotte’s voice made it pretty obvious.
Mia stifled a laugh, answering with exaggerated meming, “Oh you don’t feel like playing? Fine,
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Lena and I will go first. If you change your mind, you can come find us anytime.”
Silence from inside.
Covering her mouth to hide her grin, Mia took Lena’s hand. “Come on, let’s not ruin Lottie’s fun.”
Their voices faded as they walked away, and the courtyard fell quiet again.
About ten minutes later, Sean finally finished.
Charlotte was completely exhausted.
Sean, on the other hand, wasn’t tired at all. His breathing was steady as he carried her out of the pool in his arms, not even slightly winded.
Looking down at her in his arms, his lips curved into a smile. “Lottie, you’re tired already? I told you last time you needed more exercise.”
Her voice was faint but accusing. “This isn’t my fault. It’s you…”
“Still not enough,” Sean said, his tone dropping. “Once we get back to the room, I want-”
“Stop! Don’t say another word.” She clapped a hand over his mouth. “I’m exhausted. We’re going straight to sleep, and you’re not allowed in my bed tonight.‘
Sean chuckled. “Alright. Whatever you say.
A well–fed man could be surprisingly obedient. Sean was completely different from the domineering, relentless version of him in the pool just moments ago.
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