Chapter 190

Nu-reeh agreed and the women left as a group. The hall was mostly silent starring at Hannah and me.

“What was that?” I asked very quietly.

“They owned the tutors who were blamed for harming the child,” Christof told me.

Understanding made my gut clench. Those women had skinned five men in punishment for potentially hurting this female. They must have wondered if she was worth it. I hoped they would continue to think she was.

The hall slowly went back to normal after the interruption.

Hannah napped after her meal and I finished my plate with Christof feeding me.

“We have a mating this afternoon,” Bane said as we walked back to our apartments. “They won’t let us walk with you in the caves.”

“Can I let Hannah sleep some first?” I asked looking at her resting peacefully.

“No, walk while she rests,” Damien said quietly.

“Of course, you’re right,” I amended, “Nu-reeh said to walk her.”

“Only in safe places,” Bane added.

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