I turned, and my heart nearly jumped out of my chest when I saw Xanda standing in the doorway of the training room, hands on his hips. One eyebrow raised and a stern look on his face. Sh*t , sh*t , sh*t . I looked around, I had a strange feeling I should run. Logically, now I know he will not hurt me. But I also know I just went back on my word that I would not do anything dangerous and reckless.
" There is no way out, Penny" he said, his voice calm and emotionless. He read my body perfectly, he knew what I was wanting to do.
I held both hands up in a surrender motion, I licked my suddenly dry lips. " Just listen, I got some more information. I am fine. Nothing happened. You didn't tell me she was no longer tied down ". I was passing blame, a low tactic. But one I was willing to use.
