"They now have my brand to identify them as my product. Itis a mark that will show how well trained they are. A mark of quality!"I hated him that mome...t, but I did as he said.It took another three weeks before the scab fell off, leaving the markthat I came to recognize as Walid's name incised on my skin. I had halfhoped that I would get an opportunity to escape one day. Now my statusas a branded slave could be seen by anyone who saw my arm. I couldnever erase it.That first two weeks we were all. It’s something you need to be careful about in the future. Can I ask you about Charlie?”“Sure,” I said.“She lied to you and yet you’re willing to go out on a limb for her. Why?”“She made a dumb mistake. I’ve made plenty. Yes, she lied to me and that broke trust, but I know all about that, don’t I?”Bethany smiled, “Yes, you do. The original Triumvirate was formed because of lack of trust.”“And the situation with Joyce. And other stuff. Anyway, Charlie is an excellent programmer. Overall, I think. ‘Good thinking pal, I think the same way. Lindy you’re being targeted.’ ‘I believe you Waldo,’ she said, playing with the hair on Waldo’s nape. Bo almost dropped the bomb attempting to throw up his hands in disgust. That Lindy was such a slut. Waldo dropped Bo off near the docks and told Bo to heave the bomb out into deep water and not attempt to defuse it because it had been professionally assembled. ‘I’ll take Lindy home to my place for tonight. It will be safer for her there.’ Bo accepted. "Meaning no more condoms." I'm not so sure about that. How do you know it's 100% guaranteed not to get me pregnant. Plus it's messy." Jess crinkled her nose again."Come on Jess. Just for the week we're there. I didn't get fixed so that I had to wear a condom." Sshh, keep it down. I'll think about it. Maybe that week I'll let you. I just can't get pregnant. Not now of all times."Floyd smiled and nodded. Tonight he would began slipping the fertility pills into Jess's drinks. The vacation falling.