It had even been free of anything close to a sentient species that might complicate ownership. Well, love, —m'lord blew out his breath, staring down at the plastic bag— I think that's your final warning. Now that neglected part of him clamored for release. Swallowing the bitter bile frying his throat, he trudged to the lumpy full-sized bed and flopped down on top of the tattered bedspread.
She squinted at him, her cheeks tinged with red now. He still had hours before he was due at the club. Driven to dance to death. Her dark hair fell over her shoulder in a thick braid, and she looked younger and more vulnerable than her daytime self.
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