Chapter 50

The Healers showed up at some point. I heard them discussing with Master Damien in the main room as Master Evan held me down. Humans do this all the time, they said. My owners were lucky it wasn't the first day, that's what usually happens. I heard them give instructions to Master Damien on how to use the calming creams.

Master Damien came back in with two tiny jars in his hand. I apologized for the money I was costing them. I told them I'd get a job and pay them back. Master Damien looked at me with the oddest expression.

Master Evan held me tight as Master Damien brushed a heavy amount of the stuff across my forehead and cheeks. He took a second jar and brushed some of it over my neck. It burned strangely. I bucked in Master Evan's arms and tried to get free.

The creams sunk in and I stopped struggling. My mind was foggy and my body went slack. Whatever had me so upset a moment ago no longer mattered.

I looked around the room and found an unusual amount of