Book One: Chapter 39

“We’ve encountered another block.” Naia frowned at Mike. Mike blinked at the ceiling, then wiped moisture from his eyes.

“That guy fucked me,” He said. “He fucked me and I couldn’t do anything about it. He used that wand of his to make me want it. I feel all twisted up inside. Emily’s memories are my memories, but they’re not, so...” Mike shivered.

“Those are her feelings, and they will fade. He fucked Emily, not you. You’re fine.” Naia kissed Mike on the forehead. “The threat of being forced to fuck is a woman’s curse. Never forget that.”

“Why are you showing me this?” Mike asked. “Why would you show me something so terrible?”

“So that you can see that even Emily made mistakes.” Naia touched his head. “On your worst days, I want you to remember that everybody has their own burdens to bear. Now relax.”

“I don’t think I can handle much more,” Mike admitted. “I feel like this is too much.”

“Emily had to deal with it. You need to see how it ends, or