Chapter 17

Netya’s thoughts tingled with curiosity. “What was it like?”

“Most men are gentle sheep compared to Vaya.” Fern rolled her eyes. “I was glad to indulge her, but she made her point. I was no rival to her status after that night.”

“That seems a strange thing to do in the name of power,” Netya said as she watched Vaya curiously.

“It has everything to do with power,” Fern replied, “even between close friends or lovers. One must always give, and one must always take. Even if the dominant lover switches, there are always moments of powerlessness on one person’s part. Surely you felt it with the alpha last night?”

Netya pondered the question before responding. “It seems more frightening when you describe it that way. I was completely in his power. I don’t know if I could have resisted him even if I’d wanted. He seemed in control the whole time.”

“Sometimes you will be with a man and find the opposite to be true,” Fern said. “He will be unsure, or apprehensive,