Chapter 284

Kein flopped on the bed and grinned at me. Nu-reeh was gone for the day so we were happy.

“Get up, good girl,” he smiled, “we want to go outside and spar. Come with us.”

The men cleaned me up, bundled me in several layers, and we went outside. The ground was bathed in moonlight. Bane and Damien took fighting positions and began to practice with one another. The other three men watched and commented.

Everyone took a turn battling the others. The activity seemed relaxing to them. It was certainly interesting to watch. They were all so fast and efficient in their moves. I commented how impressive they were.

The men practiced for a while and we retired inside. We played card games after dinner and talked casually. Things only got tense one time. Christof asked me if I was still worried about what had been bothering me before.

“Yes,” I said sadly, “I’m sorry you don’t believe me, but it’s the truth.”

Christof patted my hand as Kein stroked my back. The