{DASHA}
Tears were a waste of time.
Logically, I knew this. Except the shock of almost drowning combined with Nikolai's unexpected tenderness after rescuing me, not to mention losing my best chance at escape, was too much to bear.
My tears mixed with the water as I stood there and wondered what was going to happen now. Would he put me back in the cage? There were chains on the wall in that room, too. Maybe he'd use those this time.
Whatever he decided, I knew Nikolai would not allow me another opportunity to get free.
I was stuck on this yacht, at his mercy.
Exhaling, I closed my eyes and tried to gather my strength. I let the hot water soak into my muscles as I pushed aside the horror of almost drowning once again. God, why had I jumped in so recklessly?
Alya would be furious with me for almost dying. Stay safe, D. I'm sorry, Alya. I'll do better.
Okay, fine. So Nikolai would treat me like dirt until I could figure something out.
