I told him.He blew cool air across my heated skin, and I shivered. “Stay.” It wasn’t a request.I rolled over so that I was facing him, and I shot him a level look. “I know your game, and I’m not falling for it. I’m going to work,” I declared definitively.His brows drew together. “It’s not safe for you yet. Just wait one more day. Please.” His tone was laced with frustration.“I’m not backing down on this, Sean. It’s my first day of freedom, and I’m going to use it to my full advantage. As soon as Sharon gives me the all clear, I’m going.” I touched his brow tenderly, trying to smooth the lines of worry. “I need to do this, Sean. Please understand. I hate the feeling of being trapped. It reminds me of when Bradley abducted me.”Okay, so I was playing hardball. But I wasn’t going to bend on this. His expression turned to one of guilt as he recalled my days of captivity. “I can’t say that I understand, but I’ll do my best to resist the urge to tie you up and keep you here. I couldn’t do that to you. Not again.”“Thank you,”
