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I called. My hearts were still racing and even my arms were like jelly.
he asked, though he knew it was me.
had to call you,> I told him. sold me!>
what?>
It was like he shouted the words in my head.
I could feel Darion’s anger through our connection. Mine had disappeared. I was in shock after what Turak had done. Tears ran down my cheeks.
he almost roared.
Then he added,
My new master gestured for me to get up, and I was too scared to disobey. I hated that word, but what was I supposed to call him in my mind?
My muscles were still jelly, but I managed to get to my feet. He led me away from the slave traders and into the jungle and the metal cut into my wrists. I opened my mind to Darion a little so he could see where the man was taking me.
My cheeks heated a litt
