“He was very rude,” Gort noted openly when the group had moved off. “I thought we were friends.”‘He was being a chief,” Tonko pointed out,...though his voice didn’t hold much awe or enthusiasm in it as he explained what had just happened. “The Horse People prefer to not have friends.”“Then it is good we are not Horse People anymore,” Bogdi interjected strongly, speaking up before anyone else could voice an opinion. “If we were, then we would be a very small tribe.”I grunted my agreement at that. Captain?”Cas laughed at the way both women turned to him, hopefulness glimmering in their eyes. “I’m happy as long as you ladies are. But...” He struck out a finger, pointing to each of them in turn. “First sign of drama from any’a y’all an’ I start sleepin’ on the bridge, y’hear? Ship’s big enough for all of us plus some, but if tensions start flaring, it’s gonna get to feelin’ smaller by the second.”“Oh, don’t be so uptight, Captain.” Mercedes rolled over, folding her body over Roxy’s and. “I didn’t write that email for fun, and if you all think I’m making fun, I should give you an example that makes you think twice.” Someone behind her coughed, and it sounded remarkably like, “Bitch!” She ignored it, though. Her blazing eyes were fixed on me. I gulped. “There will be no breaks for you today. If you want to leave the room, you’ll ask me to do so. You’ll also stay until I allow you to go home.” “You can’t do that!” I hissed at her, astounded at her audacity. She grinned wide and. I love you a lot. I will never do anything like dad. And I will always be on your side.Mom was still crying as I hugged and comforted her.Me: Mom, let’s go to sleep, it’s late now and we need to wake up early for our sightseeing tomorrow.Mom: Yes, true beta. Ok, switch off the light beta for some time. I need to change to my nighty.Then I switched off the light and saw my mom getting up from the bed and starting to undress in front of me. Although the lights were off and I couldn’t see her.