“Is she...? Is Audette...?”“She’s fine,” Radu said, his angry eyes narrowing. His words became brittle and his voice cold. “No thanks to y...u. I specifically told you to pick trustworthy guards, Vondi. I trusted you to take care of her.”Vondi could feel the rage overtake her. She lifted her open hands at her brother. “Don’t blame me. I didn’t want her to go in the first place. I picked the best guards available. I perused their records and interviewed them thoroughly. They were supposed to be. ” We reached Natalia’s room and found it was open, pushing in; we closed the door behind us. “Well, here you go Ashley, have a blast.” I said smugly, first handing her Natalia’s hands and then her head. “Oh wait! What about um what about that whole dominated slave for life thing that you blundered into?” Ashley asked, suddenly concerned. “Good point. Hmm…just let her be on top or however it goes.” “What!? Yeah right, I am not losing control to this freak.” Natalia hung. Naked, she felt the warm air brush against her body. Past three in themorning and it was still hot. She was sweaty after work and her walk home.Perhaps she should have a shower first? She decided aginst it, and set to dressing first. There was very little to this costume. It consisted of a few bits and piecesshe had bought online. She had always planned to extend on it with some jewelleryor a few extra accessories here and there. As it was, it would have to do. The top half was simple enough. A. Then, sitting down in the police van with my hands handcuffed behind my back, was difficult and very uncomfortable.Lucy had promised to be back shortly, but what was her perception of shortly?I finally dozed off, and in my mind relived the events that led to my present predicament. They flooded over me like an avalanche.I had gone on a short hike and had just passed the fake waterfall when I noticed a flash of color to my right. A most beautiful butterfly was keeping me company as I walked.