“You are going to let me die here?” Megan let her words sound incredulous.
Rick walked to the bars. “I don’t want you to die. But I have no way of getting you out of here without being seen or found out. If I could save you and only lose my own life, I would do it. You don’t deserve to be here…”
“But?” Megan cut in.
“But I have a pup and a mate who would be executed if I went against Vince.” He grabbed the bar and I heard the sizzle of his skin against the silver. “I can’t risk them. I hope you and Amy will understand that.” He pulled back and turned away.
“Wait!” Megan called after him.
He turned. “The guard is coming back in a minute. Be quick.”
“Will you come back to speak with me?” She tried to get close. “I have so many questions.”
Rick looked back to the door. “I can try. B
