Dragon's Prisoner (Kur Dragons Book 1) by Juniper Hart

Author:Juniper Hart [Hart, Juniper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-31T16:00:00+00:00

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She waited until she was sure that Tav had retreated into the house before turning off the taps in the tub and heading out into the adjoining bedroom. Lora exhaled in relief when she saw he was gone.

Her heart had not stopped hammering from the moment he had confronted her in the hotel room, and even then, as she sank onto the foot of the bed, her pulse would not slow.

I can’t lose control, she warned herself. I need to get back to the mountain road and get out of here. I don’t know what Tav wants from me, but I intend to be gone before I can figure it out.

She thought about what he had said, about how she would never get off Blanca Peak, but she didn’t believe it. The drive up the mountain, she had kept her eyes open for markers to dictate where she was and what turns Tav had taken. She was sure she could find herself back in town before he noticed she was gone.

Lora rose from the bed and hurried toward the sliding glass door. Grabbing hold of the handle, she pulled, but the door did not give way. Frowning, she jiggled the lock, switching it in the opposite direction, but when she tried again, it still did not move. Panic welled in her heart again, and dizziness overcame her as she noticed the key lock.

He foresaw me trying to escape. Of course he did.

Lora was furious at herself for underestimating her captor. Tav was much smarter than to let her take off now that she had shown her hand. She cursed herself for being so impulsive when they had first arrived. If she hadn’t tried to leave then, she might have had an easier time going now.

She eyed the glass, then the lamp sitting on the bedside table. It would be easy enough to break the glass and run, but Tav would be sure to hear such a racket and come after her. She wouldn’t have much in the way of a head start.

Think, Lora. There is definitely a way out of here.

She thought of how he had locked them in as soon as they had entered, and her faith was restored slightly. She had to get her hands on the keys and sneak out, possibly when he was sleeping.

Unless he’s locked me in this room.

The thought filled her with dread. She rushed toward the bedroom door, and to her relief, the door gave way in her hands. There was not a squeak to indicate that she had pried the door open, and for a moment, Lora stood in the threshold, listening for signs of life in the house. There was not a whisper of sound to indicate that anyone was there, so she felt a burst of hope.

Did he go out and leave me here?

She had not heard him leave, but the water had been on in the bathroom after he had left the bedroom. Lora inched out into the hallway, her neck craned toward the main floor.

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