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your ribs, so I stayed and watched over you to be sure you were alright. You could have had internal bleeding.”
    “ Well, I guess that makes me feel a little better since you were more like a nurse than a warden.”
    “ I assure you, it was for your own safety.”
    “ I believe you.” She narrowed her eyes a moment later and asked, “Oh hey, how did you know my name? I don't remember telling any of you.”
    “ You didn't, but we know quite a bit about you.”
    Before she could question the women further, she left with a coy smile on her face.
    “ Next!” Sounded from behind her and she turned to see Christoph motioning her forward. “Today, lady! I have much to do.”
    She rushed over and stood where he indicated.
    “First, you will be sitting behind this desk...”
    She had just enough time to catch the suit jacked he tossed to her before the buttons pelted her in the eye.
    “...Put this on. This first set is for a professional look. Slip on the coat and have a seat. Smile and think of a real estate agent or something and own that look.”
    As fast as she could, she threw on the coat and did as she was told.
    Flash after flash, outfit change after outfit change, she smiled, posed and stood statue still as the hours went on. Finally after scenes from 'office work' to 'club night' the shoot was over and she was changing back into the jeans and shirt she started with. Christoph approached her with his hand out.
    “ It was nice working with you. You have been one of the easiest and most photogenic girls I have ever shot and I thank you for that. Makes this go a lot smoother.”
    She shook his hand. “Thank you and your welcome. To be honest, I just wanted it to be over as quickly as possible. I have never been a ham for the camera.”
    “ Really? Well you worked like a pro. I have more photos to take so I will see you later.”
    With that, she stood staring at his back as he motioned on the next girl and went about his work. Taking one last look, she turned and headed back through the maze to find her room and onto the next activ ity.
    One step closer to finding out the truth and getting the hell out of here .

Chapter 8
     
    She was just rounding the corner to head up the stairs when she ran head long into Mr. Buchanan.
    “Oh, I am sorry, Mr. Buchanan. I was...”
    A sliver of heat swam ac ross her skin when his hands held her in place to keep her from falling. Her heart, jockeying for a faster rhythm, had her head almost spinning and her mind went numb and stupid when her eyes met his. Her words swirled in her brain looking for the connection to get to her mouth, but all speech failed her. The next second, he released her and she went from idiot to sane as her mind and mouth found the right path and her heart went back to normal.
    What the hell?
    His smile, bright and friendly, threatened to steal her sanity once more. If not for his voice she would melted into a pool of goo around his feet.
    “ Are you alright?”
    “ Y-yes.” She took a step back and a breath. “I was in a hurry and I wasn't paying attention.”
    “ Same here. Where are you off to?”
    “ My room. I have to change and go to the gym.”
    “ Oh, self defense class. Great! Do you mind if I walk you to your room?”
    “ Uh...Sure.”
    “ Wonderful. Lead the way.”
    My God, I can feel the heat radiating off him. Is he smuggling a heater in that suit, geez.
    She took the steps carefully as he sidled in next to her, matching her pace.
    “ Are you feeling better? Earlier in the salon...I know you said...I just wanted to be sure.”
    “ For now. If it turns out you're lying to me, I have to warn you it will be a lot worse.”
    “ Sounds fair. Are you getting along well with Mrs. Travine?”
    “ Yes. Since our little chat anyway.”
    “ You know, I assigned her to you for a reason.”
    “ Why is that? Did she do something wrong? Did she need punishing?”
    His laugh was deep and soft in his chest and sounded completely normal given the