I thought perhaps if I played along, they’d Let me see Damien. Whatever they wanted, I should provide. Getting on their good side was probably the quickest way to getting what I wanted. That’s how it always had worked before.

Gunth seemed pleased and told me when it came time for the evening meal I should meet Arik and his Brothers outside the dining hall.

“Now, Gunth,” the one of the women at the head of the hall interjected, “we have not even determined if these females wish to stay or return to their places of origin.”

My terror doubled as I looked into her fanged face.

“I don’t wish to leave my family, Ma’am. I want to see my offspring grow. I wish to be with Damien’s family.”

You do not need to address me as Ma’am. If you wish to

“I need them and I

Brothers had enslaved me. They had trained me with punishment

Hassar’s Sister, of the T’stelvic Mountains,” the other

spent a great deal of time studying slavery and its effects. You must learn to think again, if you wish

Angela’s Library

whispered as tears ran down

to introduce herself and

and I do not wish to go through the portals. I understand they are dangerous and unstable.

her. The women Looked patiently at us, but gave Rose the same answer they’d given me. Her reeducation would not include the

the floor listlessly

in my charge and I will protect you from harm. I am the Leader here and the men who took you did so at my command. Tell

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