In my head I counted through the stream of men that had been in my mother’s life. I never got attached to any of her boyfriends, because they came and went so quickly What would happen to me if Damien and his Brothers wanted a fresh face?

“Mama, they think they care for you now, but we both know that could change. You live, breath, and eat at their discretion. We both know what it means to wear the status of slave. You will exist until they tire of you and then they can sell you or kill you!”

My men all stiffened at that comment, but it didn’t stop Hannah. She was on a roll. I saw her temper start to flare out of control and she spoke faster.

“That’s why you’ve been so good to them. You’ve always acted good, so they keep you. Find what they want and provide it, right, Mama? What happens when they don’t want you anymore?! They will destroy you and I can’t stop it! How can I protect you if I’m not here?!” she screamed.

The pain of that last statement stopped me. All her anger, all her frustration was not directed at my men; it was directed at herself. Hannah had internalized all the fears I had, but she could escape them. I could never get away and she thought she was powerless to help me.

She lashed out with her vicious weapons cutting at my men. She was a flurry of screaming fury for a moment or two and then she was gone Hannah had disappeared from the apartment as fast as she had appeared.

but he rolled out of the way when she tried to take his head off. Christof had been mostly spared since he was close to me. Evan had a series of minor scratches

I thought they were angry at first.

we asked her to place you. There is a family back at the compound that has trained well for an Earthling. They are kind men,

would treat you well,

speechless for

you,” I argued following them around as they

“You are her favorites…”

Angela’s Library

think you

me great happiness, Ciara. I hope I brought you

not happening,” I argued as Evan crushed me

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