I want you to have a great weekend, and don’t worry about me, okay?”“When you’re not working, just hang out at my place, study, and relax.”I...had given her keys to my apartment the night before so she could stay there and get away from the noise and bustle of her roommates. I hadn’t thought about it at the time, but I was beginning to realize that giving her a key was a big step for us. It wasn’t like we were moving in together, but still, it made me more aware of just how close we were. I’d been lied to. Originally James said it was 1 month and the amount TJ paid for her was 10 thousand, Fucking James had sold her for way more than that and had only given us 7 thousand. Besides that it was now 3 months instead of 1. James had fucked up and didn’t remember what he’d told me originally.I got in my car and I drove back to across the street where Sarah had been working and pulled over just as the minivan pulled in and Sarah got out. I could see Sarah talk to the same black girl. I was also relieved by the how much alimony I was to receive. I would have to downgrade my spending and live in a smaller house, but I would still be able to stay at home and take care of my child without having to work. I had thought about leaving several times before, but my lack of education and work experience had stopped me. I had met Mark in high school and was immediately swept off my feet by that charming, older man whom everyone loved. A marriage quickly followed. He was wealthy, and I. Eventually he heard (barely) Skarseac order them to stop. The Commander’s boot nudged his nose.“You shouldn’t have done that.” He remarked casually.“F-f-f-uck, yo-u-u!” John spat.Skarseac snorted. “I may not speak your language, Fey Nord, but I do know what you say.”The Commander’s next words were in another language. Rough hands grabbed and searched him, removing his armor and equipment. They dragged him back down the Road and unceremoniously dumped him in a cell. A real one, with a locking.