Chapter 279

“Last time I did not know,” I said softly looking out the open window. “This will not be the same.”

A tear started to form in my eye and I brushed it away. I could not think like that. It was unhealthy for me.

“We will make it good,” Christof promised and Bane seconded the statement. “You will not be upset.”

Kein bustled in about that time with an armload of shirts he laid on the bed and started to fold. “We told Nu-reeh you would not need the drink,” he said forcefully. “You will respond to us twice a day like you did then, but she did not believe us.”

Kein looked upset. I wanted to soothe him, but I had a feeling changing position would not be acceptable. Bane sat up and started to help Kein fold. He took care of the soothing.

“Little brother,” he addressed the smaller man, “she did not get upset at you. It was the drink, right Ciara?” he asked turning toward me.

“I love you, Kein,” I said watching them. “I want you to touch me. It was just the