Chapter 151

Christof brought the food and set it down beside me, so I could nibble while Hannah nursed. Before he drew his hand away, Hannah kicked his wrist.

"You touched me," she hissed angrily.

"No," I said with authority, "you touched him. Nu-reeh will not punish her men for something you did. We both know that."

In truth, I didn't really know that, but it was a good gamble.

"Apologize for kicking, Christof," I said pulling my breast back into my outfit.

Hannah jumped off my lap and made all manner of horrible sounds. Some directed at me, most directed at them. She swung the sharp tips on her wings around in a fighting style I recognized. How well she had learned the lessons her father had subconsciously taught her. I waited until she was calmer.

"You have to learn to control your own temper. That's very important," I said. "You must be a master of your temper and not let it rule you. Now apologize to Christof and come have your meal."

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