Chapter 15

Master Damien was stopped by a large man addressing him in the center of the courtyard. They started to talk, but I didn’t look up. The men shifted suddenly and two tiny feet appeared in my frame of vision, “Hello, cousin,” she said.

A small cushion for my knees was dropped at my feet. A similar cushion was laid down for her. The men stood talking in a tight circle around us.

“Kneel, Ciara,” I heard Master Bane command.

“It’s okay, cousin, you can talk to other slaves, they don’t mind,” the girl said as we knelt down.

I looked back and found the feet of my men behind me and looked up hesitantly. Master Evan reached down and patted my head. I was ready to cry I was so happy. I turned and looked into bright aquamarine eyes. She blinked and her eyes closed side to side. It was a little disorienting.

“You’re human?” she asked me.

I nodded but couldn’t manage to talk, she just continued to speak. I was fascinated as wispy bright red hair fluttered in t