Chapter 396

Bane cursed a foul stream and Basin seconded it. Rose and I were weak and defenseless. We’d be taken advantage of soon enough. We were just too stupid to see the signs. Without our families we were just a warm place to put a cock. The men couldn’t believe it had not happened already.

I liked Armant’s family and Arik’s family. Ratru’s family was always eager to help us learn to use weapons. Rayn and his brothers, when they were in camp, told us about the wild world outside. They’d been many places. For the first time in who knew how long I had friends I had chosen. Damien’s attitude infuriated me.

“They have never taken my body after I said no,” I said grabbing Rose and heading for the exit of the bath. “They’ve never beaten me. I believe I have more to fear in here than I do out there!” I finished gesturing to the cave entrance.

Damien looked shocked.

“And you, Rose,” Basin growled, “you enjoy your time with these other men? Do they provide for you?”