Chapter 338

In the bath I whispered pleas to Damien, he looked critically at me. Pulling me onto his lap he spoke into my ear.

“Did you like being a slave?” he asked. “Would you have run from us if there was somewhere to go?”

The first days on this planet had been so strange. There was never a way out. Walls were everywhere and I was surrounded by five powerful men. Much later, when I learned my second duty on this planet, even death looked like a viable escape.

No, I had never liked being a slave.

Admitting that to Damien seemed wrong. I loved him now. Looking up into his gray eyes, I realized he already knew the answer.

“Help us fight back,” he requested quietly, “support us while we do this.”

The family had to agree. It was important to him that I thought like they did. Swallowing my dread and fear, I nodded to him.

“Use caution, my love,” I warned taking his face in my hands, “I could not bear to lose you.”

Murmured promises came from all five