"What happens next?" I asked."They shave her head, and she puts on the wimple and habit."Why do they do that?" asked Vonda.Pyx shrugged. "A sign of hu...ility." You know, your vow to me is very similar to the one you were going to take. You took a vow of obedience. You gave me all your money. In effect, you took a vow of poverty. You didn't wear a wedding dress, instead we enjoyed the simplicity and freedom of skin. Instead of a ring, you wear a collar, bearing your vow for all the world to. I hope I'm not just fooling myself, but I don't really think I'm doing this for revenge. I wouldn't mind that, I admit, but I want to do it for Salas." Demeter paused for a moment, "And my sisters ... most of them, anyway."The way I see it, dear old Father essentially declared war on Jeevel when he allowed, if not helped, one of his allies to attack all of you. Now, I'm as proud of my country as you are of yours, but I'm not stupid. If it came to open war Salas would be crushed in less than a. ‘Clementine, listen to me. I will help you find a place. If you really want to leave, let me know and we can help you relocate today. But, you have to take that first step.’ Delia whispered. Clemmie looked at her. Eyes so bright with the hope of a promise, she couldn’t believe that this lady whom she didn’t even know was willing to help her. Then she remembered how possessive Robert was. If this lady helped her, he might retaliate and cause her family harm. When Darren was out, Robert was. ’ ‘I see.’ ‘People just don’t open up to strangers. It makes sense. I just didn’t think of it that way at the time.’ ‘You’re not happy?’ ‘I don’t know. I like my job. I like going places. It just gets so lonely sometimes.’ ‘Aw, hell. I’ll keep you company, honey.’ ‘Say that again,’ she said, her voice down to a whisper. ‘I’ll keep you company, honey.’ ‘You’re sweet.’ she said. I massaged her shoulder. ‘I’ve been too busy for anyone too. This business thing, going around, making deals. I get the.