"If only they hadn't volunteered to come to Salt City," Hunter muttered, prompting the others to resume their facade of decency.

Roco forced a laugh, continuing. "Once you hear the whole story, you'll understand. I just couldn't help myself! After all, I'm only human, right? I have needs too, don't I?"

Nods of agreement followed—there was no arguing with basic biological urges.

"Exactly!" Roco continued. "I just couldn't resist. I touched that woman's buttocks, and bam! Got another beating, t