Chapter 118

Once I was clean, dry, and treated with the cream, we went back to the main room. The men started to take things out of the bags they brought. I was laid on a chaise to watch them as they prepared our meal.

My eyes followed every movement, drinking them in. They turned intermittently and seemed pleased when they caught me watching them. I had almost forgotten how much these men liked the attention of their slaves.

They produced a meal that we ate together at the table. I was surprised the nutrient drink was there. Part of me was tempted to say something, but I didn’t.

In all honesty, I wasn’t suffering from my lack of the drink. If these men fussed at the men that kept me, it could be very bad for me. My keepers had a great deal of power in this relationship. I took the drink, but stayed silent about its usual absence.

As we ate, the strain that had been gnawing at them seemed to have released somewhat. They relaxed a little and talked about people from the c