Chapter 229

He paused for a moment and then spoke again, “Christof thinks about it. He wonders about the children he has sired. When we were bonded to you he saw how children lived on your planet. He is curious how his offspring fare.”

“Would the women tell you?” I asked taking another bite.

“They never have, but we’ve never asked,” Damien said simply.

We sat in silence for a few moments before Damien spoke again.

“I think I would enjoy knowing more about Hannah. She was interesting. I liked her,” he added after a long pause.

Long ago I’d promised myself I would not cry any more about my daughter. Hearing Damien say he liked her struck me hard. He had never seemed to be that interested in her. During our time in the mountains he had either been fearful or indifferent. Despite my resolve I felt the tears slipping down my face.

“Ah, no more tears,” he said pulling me onto his lap. “We will not speak of her if it makes you sad. You lose the food we give you when