“You were not offended when I tripped Rue, Ciara,” Master Kein said.

“That was different,” I argued. “He wasn’t going to make it past Master Bane anyhow.”

“And why was he not going to make it past me?” Master Bane asked sitting and watching the scenery absently.

“Nobody makes it past you when you have a mind to stop them, Master,” I said pulling at the filmy covering over my right breast.

A finger was lifting my chin and now Master Bane was watching me intently.

“Explain,” he ordered simply.

Master Bane’s eyes were boring into mine and I was afraid to Look away.

are very powerful, Master Bane. When you block the other men, they always fall

am the best chuke player?” Master Bane asked

went back to playing

G E L A ‘s L I B

brother, Ciara,” Master Kein said

a judgement. It looks like you all play better than the other men,” I said feeling brilliant. hat was evasive, Ciara,”

me which of us is the

went from man to man. Master Bane turned his head to watch my discomfort and his grin widened. I felt like prey

all staring at me with those predatory faces on. This was a game and one I was sure to lose. It seemed wrong to choose one over the other.

who is better,” I stammered and they started to close

said choose, Ciara,” Master Kein whispered in my ear, “or

darted around and I found their feral smiles and narrowing eyes. Even Christof seemed to be enjoying the current fun. I hated the posts and I knew who would be the one dragging me

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255