EIGHTY-SIX

H POV

I had a feeling that at least princess Scarlett would be awake by the time we re-entered the prison bunker, as I had only given her one spray of the gas and she doesn't disappoint. Before I follow Maverick into the prison bunker, I put the bandana I bought with me over my mouth and nose because if Scarlett is awake, then there is no way she or Charlotte will still have the scarves over their eyes.

I allowed Maverick to enter first, as I wanted to know if he would, in fact, hit a female. He missed her first hit, ending up with a nice double-handed side punch to the jaw, but he didn't miss the next one. I watch as they fight. I also catch Charlotte trying to sneak out behind me, escaping while Scarlett is fighting as a distraction.

I grab her arm, swing her around and pull her tightly into my chest; I extend the claws on one hand and wrap my fingers around her throat while I extend the claws on my other hand and place it over her stomach. I look up just as Maverick knocks Scarlett