“We came to ask you a few questions,” Elaina said gently. “We need to know everything you can tell us about the Heralds.”Kedron frowned for a ...oment, as if conflicted, then finally nodded. “I’ll tell you what I know.”“We know he is your father,” Aran began. “But Berrigan is dangerous. Not just to us, but to the people of Ironshire as well. You saw how he treated Smythe, and how he has no doubt treated you.”A sad look crossed the young man’s face. “I just wanted him to accept me, so I did. So you can get hands on experience. If you are going to be my slave you will need to get your education. I insist that all my slaves are educated. I will not tolerate an ignorant slave. Is that acceptable to you Marsha? Ben asks. Yes Master are you going to keep me down here long? Marsha asks. I am going to keep you down here for a couple of weeks, I plan on getting you pregnant while you are down here. What should I do with your father? Ben asks. I dont care what you do with him as long as. The unwed women will be visiting your friends at night on a regular basis. They will continue this until they become pregnant, then another will take their place. This is the only way we have to stop inbreeding in our tribe. I know this sounds crude to you, but we have done it every time a stranger stays on the island. It is our custom, and I have to ask that you do not interfere in this matter. The only reason you and your friends weren't asked to accept a temporary mate, was because you are. The next few hours fly by without much drama. I reply to all of his emails curtly and answer a few phone calls. I send out a couple of letters for him and continue answering emails as they arrive in the inbox. For lunch, I go across the street and order a grilled chicken salad, my usual. I see the usual suspects at the popular deli, mostly suits and fellow office girls, and even though they have definitely seen me before, it’s as if they are looking at me for the very first time. Nearly.