Chapter 322

I sat staring into the fire after dinner and was surprised when a knock sounded at the door. Basin entered with his family and Rose. She came right to me and looked into my eyes.

“I have seen many humans broken by this planet,” Rose said with great authority looking over my shoulder. “The ones that survive seem to stay active. I have given this much thought. Ciara must be kept very active in mind and body.”

It was back, I realized. My face felt slack and I had no memories of what we’d done for dinner. I was slipping in and out of some weird depression.

“You could have just asked me,” I said suddenly furious at them for calling Rose. “Every time I seem off you don’t have to go call HER.”

I stood up and paced the room. Rose was such a damned know it all. A free, know it all my inner voice reminded me. She was not a slave to anyone. She couldn’t breed, so the women did not care about her and her men considered her family. It would’ve felt good to have just pulle