Her mouth gaping, Claire leapt to her feet. “No.” The word was drawn out, more a moan than an actual word. She should have done something. She had no idea what, but anything other than pretend to be unconscious.
Wayne reappeared in front of her, without Roy. He drew a g*n, pointing it at her. “Back away. I don’t have to let you live. Only Roy is useful.”
Her gaze firmly on the g*n, Claire did as she was told. “Then why don’t you let me go?”
“And have you cause problems for me?” Wayne unlocked the chain from the wall. “I wouldn’t try and escape if I were you. Annoy me and I’ll take it out on Roy.”
She met his gaze, staring into ice blue eyes. There would be no mercy from him. She nodded, the movement feeling awkward.
“Hold out your hand.”
She did as ordered, wanting to pull away from
