Chapter 271

The look on my face seemed to satisfy them for the moment and Damien stepped away into shadows.

“Masters?” I asked cautiously looking around in the dim light.

“We are not that,” Damien said sadly, “never that again. We love you, sister. This is for your protection, please understand.”

“May I explain that I do not wish to die, Masters?” I said ignoring his comment and wiggling around like a worm. “I foolishly thought of my human friend when I saw Master Evan’s blade. She was cut in the lower stomach and lost the organ to bear a child. It was a stupid thought and I apologize—”

“Hush, Ciara,” Damien commanded, “stop calling us that name and go to sleep. We will relent when we no longer fear for your safety. Your words to us are meaningless and I will not listen to them again. Tomorrow you will talk with your friend, that will help.”

Damn their perception, there was no way out of this. They’d leave me ‘safe’ until I somehow proved myself. Frankly, I had no