Chapter 73

I sat up and watched them pace in the bathroom. Now I understood, they didn't want to get rid of me, that's why they were so upset. In happiness, I threw myself at Master Damien and hugged him. My breath probably reeked but I hugged all of them.

"Why do they want you, Masters?" I asked wishing to help.

"We are the best, Ciara," Master Damien said sitting on the bench in the room, "I am the best fighter, Kein is the best tracker, Bane is strong as any two men, Christof makes the most girls, and Evan's talent is unrivaled. Together we are a near unbeatable force."

"The Administrators believe as General we would inspire the men to be more like us. We are always the best and always strive for excellence. They want to make our family the paradigm for the compound," he finished leaning against the wall.

Master Christof sighed and stroked my hair, "You are precious to us. We do not wish to lose you, but we do not know how to keep you. The vote is to be held in a lu