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He s in the dungeon. Hung up, but alive. She hesitated. He helped save me& showed me
how to get free.
Rick repeated that aloud for Elvie s benefit and added, Guvnor took care of the
Chris-kids. He and Elvie are quite a team.
You helped too, Ricky.
As if. Don t let her fool you. If it weren t for her, I d be toast back on Deltan, along with the
Sleepwalker.
Harriet struggled to her feet. Rick let her do it, for which she was grateful. After the
day she d had, a girl needed to know she could stand on her own four feet. She
stumbled out into the corridor. Rick followed and the panel slid shut behind him.
Well, are you going to stay furry, Harriet, or change so we can talk like normal
people? Elvie s voice was tart.
Harriet growled. Like she was ever normal, even for a werewolf. But then Elvie
didn t know that, did she? And Harriet wasn t about to tell her.
She pulled away from Rick and let the change come over her.
Beautiful, Rick said as he grabbed her again and held her close. This time he
kissed her. I wasn t sure I d ever do this again. Thanks the stars you re all right.
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She opened her mouth and welcomed his tongue. Sucking gently, she agreed. And
you and Thomas. And even Elvie.
Elvie can hold her own. But speaking of Thomas, we d better go free him. Rick reluctantly
lifted his head. Elvie, how s Thomas doing now?
He s still out. The sun is scheduled to rise in a few moments. You ll have to hurry
and leave through a different exit. As a precaution, Guvnor s going to keep the perps
shut in here.
Not a problem, as long as you can guide us to it.
Don t worry, Elvie assured them. We ve got the place entirely under our control.
Do you need help from here?
I think I can find it. Harriet started off, pulling Rick by the hand. And thanks,
Elvie. You were right on time. I couldn t have planned it better.
You re very welcome, Harriet. Elvie sounded smug. And I ve reviewed the logs
Mallet recorded right up until we overpowered him. Thanks for trying to keep Thomas
safe.
Rick caught up with her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. I think Elvie
really likes you. You should have heard her when Guvnor let the gas get you she was
ready to rip his face off.
I was not, Ricky, Elvie objected. He doesn t have a face. And I don t go telling
tales about you.
I don t mind if you do, as long as they re good tales. I think it was sweet of you.
You do? Her tone softened.
Yeah, well, I like you too, Elvie. Harriet reached back and patted Rick s ass. But I
lust you, Rick. She caught herself before she used Elvie s pet name for him. No sense in
riling the AI just when she was coming around.
Rick smiled down at her. Let s get Thomas. I think we need a tender reunion.
Harriet slipped her hand into his back pocket and squeezed. Or not so tender.
Then let s hurry! He laughed, more carefree than she d heard him before. They
began to run.
Rick, Harriet, I ve got an incoming ship. Heavily armed. Elvie s voice held an
edge of panic. We can t possibly stand up oh wait, it s the cops. Sent by Bernie! She
chuckled. The accounting army to the rescue!
Hey, don t diss accountants& that s my vocation!
There s nothing left but the cleaning up, Rick told her. We ll let them take out
the trash. In the meantime, we ve got a reunion to plan. He directed Harriet toward the
dungeon where their third still waited.
It won t be any kind of a reunion, at least not the way you want. You re not going
to have time, Elvie sniffed. The military-type goons need to speak with you. All of
you.
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Harriet stopped in her tracks as they arrived to view Thomas still hanging in his
chains. She chilled as Rick s jovial expression disappeared and his face grew grim.
Neither of them could sense anything in the mind of their vampire lover.
No one is going to be speaking to him now. He s lost in the bloodlust. Rick shook
his head and turned to Harriet. Can you get him out of here on your own?
She was strong enough to carry him. Harriet nodded slowly.
Rick handed the comm-unit to her. Elvie, direct her the way to the back entrance.
Will do, Rick. Even the AI sounded somber, for once using his proper name.
Harriet leaned over Thomas and draped one limp arm over his shoulder. With one
swift motion, she picked up the vampire and cradled him against her chest. Come on,
let s go. I d really like to see the last of this place.
Me too. Rick said. But I ll have to stay and talk to the authorities.
Harriet glanced around to make sure they hadn t forgotten anything. The only
splash of color in the sterile hallway was a brilliant scarlet buckle on the floor. The
memory of Cristina in the cat suit made her shudder.
If not for Thomas immense control and presence of mind, neither of them would
have survived being tortured by those sick puppies. No, they were rabbits, she
reminded herself and indulged in a short grin. That was a good chase, even if it had
ended differently than she liked. For what they d done to Thomas, she d gladly have
torn them limb from limb.
Forget them, Harriet love. We ve got better things to do. Like tucking our partner safely into
his bunk.
Harriet nodded. How will we bring him out of it?
It can be done& with love and patience. Mostly love.
Love as in sex? You re thinking what I m thinking. The soft purple glow of his desire
opened up in front of her. She wrapped the green of her mind around him and the
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