Chapter Eleven
River had been waiting nervously for Torak to appear. Jo and Star had come over early this morning to help her get ready. She was still weak from having lost so much blood and from being in a coma for almost two weeks but was getting stronger every day. She had blushed at first when they insisted on helping her in the shower until they told her they had bathed her while she was unconscious. They had helped her dress and brushed out her long hair, fixing it on top of her head in an elaborate up-sweep.
The only time River had protested was when they had helped her dress. She had been surprised when they had walked in wearing long gowns. Jo had explained they were trying to compromise with the men and had decided they would try the gowns on a temporary basis.
Star had alread
