Chapter 1088:

Relief flooded her as Jayden appeared. She let out a soft whimper. “Jayden, save me.”

Jayden’s expression darkened with concern. “Are you okay?”

He noticed the peculiar flush on her face and the longing in her eyes, but stayed focused on the immediate threat. “Where did they go?” he demanded.

Her voice trembled. “They’re out to get you. That woman vowed to rape you before killing you.”

“How many of them are there?” Jayden pressed.

“Just two. A hefty man and the female receptionist we encountered at the entrance,” Elyse explained.

Jayden looked around, taken aback. “So they’ve actually gone to find me.” He realized the keys to Elyse’s cage were probably with them.

After a thoughtful pause, Jayden declared, “I’ll confront them and secure the key. Once I have it, I’ll return and free you. Wait here for me.”

“Wait!” Elyse called out, stopping him. He turned, his brow furrowed. “What’s the matter?”

Elyse’s lips parted, words teetering on the edge of her tongue. She wanted to confess her deep need for him, her desire for his touch, and her yearning for a passionate embrace. But the words wouldn’t come. Shame played its part, but more than that, she couldn’t bear to admit that, even post-divorce, she was still profoundly entwined with Jayden.

After a moment’s struggle, she mustered, “It’s nothing. Go ahead.”

Jayden, unaware of her internal conflict, assured her, “With them on my tail, you’re actually safest in the cage. Don’t worry. I’ll handle this and come back for you.”

Elyse licked her dry lips, battling her burgeoning desires. “Alright, hurry back.”

Jayden nodded, his steps quickening as he headed back toward the hotel room.

Just as he closed the bathroom door, a knock resonated at the front door.

The receptionist’s cheery voice floated through. “Hello, sir. As a token of our appreciation for your patronage, the hotel has prepared a complimentary late-night snack. We invite you to indulge.”

Jayden opened the door and was greeted by the receptionist, who stood there with a cart. On it lay crispy fried chicken, golden fries, and a frosty bottle of beer.

Jayden raised an eyebrow. “Come on in.”

Turning her back, the receptionist shot a covert glance at the bulky man lurking nearby, then nudged the cart into the room. She pretended to shut the door but left it ajar.