In my state I heard a sound suddenly, it was soft and regular. The sound was so relaxing. It seemed to pulse in time with my own heart beat. The melody soothed me into a deep, restful sleep.

When I roused next the sun was just below the horizon and my face was cold. I woke up riding in Bane’s strong arms. He carried me off the transport and I heard his boots crunching the rocky ground.

“We’re at the cabin,” he said pulling me tightly to his chest.

“We’ll hunt something for dinner and eat. Our family will take the first watch.”

I mumbled an answer and pressed my face into him. The weather here was much cooler than I remembered. Of course, I didn’t know when the seasons changed, but I assumed they must. We just probably had not been here during this time of year before.

Inside the cabin I was set on my feet. The men pulled some of their bags inside. Almost everything was left outside on the transport. They only brought in what we’d need tonight.

was Lit and I stood beside it waking up. Bane took my gloves and long coat off. With the fire going there was no need for the

cup of water and Christof took me into the room with the Lacquered pots where

commanded pointing to a chair His tone brooked no argument and I did as he asked. My knitting needles

one would guard the cabin, but it wasn’t going to be Damien’s family. Kein’s ability to ferret out game in the mountains was legendary and when Evan went they always got the best to eat. Bane and Damien could physically take down a beast single handed and Christof could outrun

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surprised at the order. Of course they wouldn’t touch me, I was Damien’s slave. They wouldn’t Lay a hand on something of

didn’t trust the men there at all. These poor guys were just

preparing side dishes to go with the meat. They talked and joked together.

had tracked and Bane had caught was in its prime. The meat was thick and

still slept well that night. One family shared the bed with us and the others slept on pads they’d carried with them. Except for standing watch,

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