Chapter 290

I was uncomfortable, but more at ease with the situation. The men had totally relented and were no longer blood hungry. I felt relaxed for the first time since I’d seen Vesa approaching me.

Lifting my arm hurt, so they didn’t put my linen cover on me after our bath. Instead, Christof laid me in the bed under a blanket to rest while we sorted everything out. I concentrated on the men and soon drifted into a restless sleep.

The General came and Damien explained to him what had happened. I saw the entire transaction through my dreams. The men told the General they wanted no part of the punishment and they wanted to have no knowledge of it. This strange request was acceptable to the General; he didn’t even question it.

“Nu-reeh will be incensed her breeder was harmed,” the General said watching me sleep. “I will be glad when you and your brothers leave for the mountains. It is more than I can deal with to have it here.”

Damien laughed internally. Even knowing tha