Chapter 362

I almost cried when I saw them choose the blue. Our son had chosen something like his father’s colors. He’d been raised in a room full of blue, no wonder that shade called to him. No matter what happened I was happy he would always be reminded, in a small way, of Evan and his home with us.

After all that was done we all walked into a smaller room. I was to be permitted to be present for this as long as I made no trouble. My tears dripped silently down my face, but I made no sound. Nu-reeh had been clear that she would not tolerate outbursts from me. It was an honor to see my son sold and I should appreciate it.

The sales floor was a place the women gathered and discussed the boys. Nu-reeh and her cousins sold my son and his family as warriors. They would be raised to be fighters.

Their new owner’s name was Trenal and she looked powerful. Tosu informed me quietly she lived in mountains not that far from here. Jonathan’s compound would be the one we associated with t