CHAPTER 44

Reality was beginning to set in for Claire. It had been a long day and night. The more she thought about the events of the day, the more embarassed she became. Shameless, Claire. You're so shameless. She hit her head on the wall severally and called herself names. She really, really needed to talk to Danielle.

Claire turned off the shower and dried herself off. She slipped into her lingerie and opened the door of the bathroom slowly. It squeaked and she winced at her attempt to leave the bathroom silently. There was no need, because Axel was not in the room. The house was really quiet, and Claire shivered from the cold.

Axel had laid out some clothes for her on the bed with a note.

Come downstairs when you are done, Tigress.

She smiled at her newfound nickname. The clothes were plain and a size bigger than hers, but they were warm and comfortable. She adjusted them until she was okay, then she slipped out the door and went downstairs. The men were awake, but no one was talking. Some w