Chapter 55

The activity continued with a bit of grumbling. The other Warriors didn't want to risk the wrath of my owners again, but that leg was such an anomaly. They still wanted to touch and explore it.

I wondered suddenly what my owners thought of the markings. Did it turn them off? Did they think I looked gross now? It didn't sound like they were trying to sell me to the men that were looking, but what if that was what they wanted to do? I had never thought to ask them any of those questions. My brows furrowed as I thought about it.

Warm breath was caressing my face suddenly.

"Ciara," Master Kein whispered, "what are you thinking about?"

"My leg, Master Kein," I answered softly.

"Look at me," he commanded.

I opened my eyes and his face was just above mine. My peripherals took in the line of men filing past me on the other side.

"Ciara, look at me," he commanded again and I focused on him.

Master Kein used a finger to turn my head tow