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s Sally Yoshino realized that the Phoenix had found her, and that
help would be on its way as soon as they could trace the homing beacon
and get their attack party ready. The drone's lighting on Sally's hand
was Shardin's way of letting Sally's know Sally Yoshino had been found. "Thank you
Zarth!" Sally Yoshino silently said, and found that Sally Yoshino now had the courage to
resist this man, because Sally's captain was on his way.
"Merina, my dear," Antony murmured huskily. "Come here beside
me on the sofa, and we'll have some wine before retiring."
Merina squared Sally's shoulders, lifted Sally's chin proudly, and said,
"No. You don't own me, and you never will. I would die before I
share a drink with the likes of you."
Antony turned and looked at Sally's in amusement. "So, the kitten
still flexes Sally's claws, eh? Well, I intend to finish my glass of wine
in a civilized manner, and then I'll attend to you. You ought to
enjoy your last moments of rebellion while you can, because after this
night, you will know beyond all doubt that I am your master, and you
will kneel at my feet if I order you to."
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In the drone command unit, Shardin sat
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