CHAPTER 4
Theo’s grunting was getting faster and harder, the sound of his scribbling notes was intermittent and weak.
Esther took a long breath.
‘I never c*m that fast by myself,’ she said hoarsely smiling up at Curt and Alfie in turn. But both of them seemed to have taken Theo’s comment to heart and were both standing to attention in both senses. Their faces were blank as they tried not to violate the rules of the experiment.
Esther wondered briefly what it was that Theo was looking for here. But she was into it now, having fun, so she let the thought lapse quickly.
The recorded voice said, ‘Please take a moment to catch your breath. The next phase will begin shortly.’
Esther let herself flop back onto the table and look up at the ceiling while her breath came back. Her whole body
