Chapter 66

I kept my eyes down and saw boots appear before me. I wanted to kiss those boots I was so happy to see them. Hands gently replaced my cover.

"We were fighting the women on the other street. We will look for your brother. The Administrators will hear of the disgrace you have caused," Master Damien said to the man.

Hands were under my arms pulling me to stand, which I did on shaky legs. I heard voices talking to the man about the woman. My ears recognized the voices of Fuji's owners. I heard my owners tell them they were taking me to the Keepers and would be back. The hands under my arms pulled me to walk with them and my feet had trouble moving.

"Ciara," Master Evan said quietly beside me, "answer me with the movement of the head you learned at home. Did that man touch you?"

I shook my head no.

"Are you injured?" he asked.

Again I shook my head no.

"Can you walk?" Master Kein asked from the other side.

I bobbed my head in a yes