‘Of course, he searched my home. Kidnapping a claimed slave is still illegal after all, but fortunately for my brother and I, he has no idea this pl...ce exists.’ Clarissa smiled down at Lacie. Lacie didn’t see her, her heart hammering against her ribs. Master was still searching for her. Hope soared through her body, lifting her spirits. A moment later, suspicion clamped down on the euphoric feeling. Clarissa wouldn’t be showing her this unless she had something that would hurt Lacie. Clarissa. “It’s rather personal,” Madeline added.“What I said still goes,” Jacqueline insisted. “Whatever you want to say goes no further than the two of us.”“You might even find it offensive,” the auburn haired woman added.“Whatever it is, I’m not going to be offended,” Jacqueline insisted even stronger.Madeline hesitated a few long heartbeats, causing a pause that Jacqueline didn’t think it would be a good idea to break. Whatever was bothering her teammate, she would get to it on her own good. She quickly became an outsider like me but for the opposite reason. Lauren and I ended up spending alot of time together, eating our lunch together and I would sit in the library with her as she studied while I fucked about making a nuisance of my self and she would come to watch me play football. It was the most non sexual contact I had ever had with a girl and I actually didn't mind. That all changed in December. A guy in Laurens year was having a Christmas party in his house on the last day. The memory of the death of the Soul Reapers was fresh in their minds. I kicked myself for not saying something to warn every one about our tests. A crowd was milling around the tower looking for answers from my ladies about the strange sounds.Coven called to the people and announced, "Lord Solon was showing us his black magic down the hill. Nothing to worry about. All is well."Laudus and her sisters were at the tower door attending to the villagers."Sorry, everyone. I should have warned you.