I woke the next morning and sunlight was spilling into the bedroom. It was markedly late. The apartment was quiet as I rose and stretched. The space was unoccupied, except for me. I smiled seeing a large handwritten note stuck to the front door.

Do not open the door. Do not go outside. There is food for you in the blue bowls in the kitchen, your drink is in the cup. We will be back shortly.

In Damien’s style the note reiterated the instructions about not going outside several more times. It was explained that other men would hurt me if I was found in the compound alone. My family had errands and I had seemed so tired when they woke up.

The largest blue bowl on the counter was that funny wet bread mixed with the red sprouts. A note next to the bowl stated they knew this was not my favorite. The men also provided an orange in the second bowl. I was instructed to eat both and drink the fizzy drink they had left.

I had my breakfast in silence and then took the pad and wandered into the sitting area. Once more I tried to contact Hannah and let her know I was fine, but she did not answer. I just sat and absently read an article on sea dwelling creatures while I waited for the men.

After a while sleepiness crept up on me again. I curled onto the chaise under a blanket and decided to doze for just a few moments. My eyelids drifted closed as I watched the low fire flicker in the hearth. It was so peaceful.

in the room staring at me. I had not even heard them enter. I stretched and smiled looking

Christof asked crouching in

fingers skimmed my cheeks and settled an unruly lock of hair behind

I

swim. I always do my laps in the water first,

thought to tell them. Damien was furious they had not been more attentive. It was so obvious. They had been focused on Arnold’s family and Tyle’s family

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was pregnant. My men were upset they had not noticed. They were even more upset they didn’t know it was because the children weakened me. It would have been better if they’d done as Nu-reeh

not leave today. She does not want us to

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to the cabin. You will rest there overnight and the other families will watch the cabin. In the morning the other men Leave and the women

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