Chapter 262

I couldn’t believe the insecurity I was getting from Rose. However, I remembered how long her life had been like it was. Any change at this point must be terrifying.

The sounds of fighting died down as I reassured Rose. We’d do fine at the new keepers. The three of us were friendly. Besides that there was three of us, it wasn’t like we’d be alone.

“You will leave us if it is a girl,” she said quietly. “You told us they would take you back to the mountains quickly if it is female.”

We sat and listened as the men spoke harshly to one another. The fight seemed to be revving back up.

“How will they know if it is female?” she asked looking into my eyes.

“I don’t know,” I lied. “They somehow knew last time and they were right. I would assume they will know again,” I shrugged.

“You aren’t telling the truth,” she said simply.

I sat and watched her closely. There wasn’t malice in her features, just concern.

“I am not permitted to speak to you a