Chapter 183

The men were excited to go to market the next day. It wasn't the shopping that had them all happy. It was the stealth.

I couldn't speak around the shopkeepers, it just wasn't done. They would have to read my signals and barter for me. It was going to be a great game for them.

We walked into the crowded street and moved slowly through the vendors. The men slowed when we passed clothing vendors, so I could examine the wares. Finally, I saw fabric I liked.

Bane noticed my attention first and that had evidently been a contest.

The thick linen looked soft and like it wouldn't wrinkle easily. I pointed to it and Damien started to barter with the shopkeeper. I hoped he would get a good price.

The man seemed a little surprised they wanted a long shirt for me, but he just negotiated. His other Brothers came from upstairs in the little shop to watch the transaction. Only one seemed to have a look of curiosity on his face.

"Why would you dress a slave like t