Chapter 23: Nikki

A yelp leaves my mouth as I jump out of bed, my feet landing hard on the soft carpet. The book I was holding is now behind my back as Bronson smirks then comes further into the room.

I had been sitting on the cozy warm queen-sized bed located in my temporary room, indulged in one of my favorite romance books. I've never been one for romance but the current one I have held tightly against my back at the moment, is loaded with dirty deeds and naughty scenes.

Which is exactly why when Bronson's massive fist knocked on my partially open door, I nearly fell out of my skin.

"Reading something interesting?" He asks smirking even brighter. Such a dick.

"Not really, just trying to not kill myself while I stare at the gray walls inside my dungeon." This time his face falls from its small victorious smile.

"I never thought you would look at it like that." He states sadly, his monotone voice lower than normal.

"Bronson relax, I was kidding. I guess you'll come accustomed to my sarcastic sense of h