She ventured to beg, "Get me out of here!" Steven broke into a grin, pleased to finally hear her voice. Her complexion wasn't nearly as wan as it had been before, and she was breathing regularly. Martha's nipple was perforated with gold loops, and he gently stroked one of them. Although she startled slightly, she did not draw away.

"Yes. I'm going to assist you in evading him so that you may get away before he abandons you someplace chained, gagged, and unclothed. This time around, I am not going to allow it to take place. But after that, I'll be gone as well. The round has been completed. I've...