"It's a damn new week, baby!" Alex yelled from the top bunk and hurled himself off it, landing with a loud thud.
On the lower bunk, Mercer covered his ears with his pillow and turned away, still wanting more sleep. A few other Rankers woke at the same time as Alex, but none were as eager. Of course, a new week meant Alex could be with his girls again and have sex for hours.
Ace cracked one eye, looked at Alex's back, then buried his face in Chaewon's hair and went back to sleep. Lately, he slept a little longer than usual, too. The others who were awake either grabbed breakfast or shook off sleep in the Crimson Lake's Cave.
"Sesame! Open!" Alex shouted at the boulder gates, which parted at his command.
Another day began for Don Capo Gang and the Camp.
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By the bonfire, meat and vegetables sizzled beside a steaming kettle. Ace sorted the new pages he'd obtained from other Rankers.
