Eventually, I calmed down and lay the side of my face against the sheet. Rationally I knew I couldn’t spend a moon Like this, however long that was. I was going to have to just get over the fact they were going to sell me.

The problem, I knew, was that I trusted my owners. They did not Like to hurt me and kept me well. Damien and his Brothers were the only safety net I had here.

Another problem was that I loved them. It started with Christof and even after he rejoined them, I still cared for him. He no longer had similar feelings for me, I was sure. I still remembered the times we had shared. In a way I loved the rest of them also. They were innocent and stubborn. I could not imagine life without them.

I probably I would have suffered just as much the month before I left earth, if I’d known in advance. It struck me suddenly that maybe they should not have told me. Perhaps it would have been better if I just woke up one morning and was given to different owners. It wasn’t possible to forget this now. I’d just have to deal with it.

I eventually fell asleep in the bed. I expected my owners when the tray was removed from the wall, but it was different men. They told me they were Keepers.

I was groggy and stiff as I walked out into the main room and saw Rose’s owners. I jerked my head down, since no one had given me permission to look at them.

Look at us while we are here. Where are your owners? Why did they

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slave?” the Keeper asked him

to watch this slave and that is what you will do.

didn’t wake me this morning, sir,” I answered, “I woke up and the

angry. He pushed over a chair in the eating area and stormed out, his family right behind him. I could still hear him cursing in

was worried about my owners, but determined not to throw up anymore. I did Rose’s deep breathing

used to being up at night. I pulled the blanket from in front of the fire and curled up with my head on my

came back. They gave the Keepers several

them picked me up and carried me down to their quarters. They laid me in their bed and ordered me to go to

or do, so I laid down. The men lay down but were up

** + + are they?” one man asked pacing back and

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