NovelEnglishAs I bathed Hannah, they bathed me. My men were fascinated with my daughter, but they never touched her. Christof‘s hand almost brushed her and Damien grabbed him before it happened.
“Caution,” Damien warned patting Christof’s shoulder.
Hannah woke in the water and touched at it as I rubbed her clean.
“Water, Mama,” she toldsplashing the clear liquid with a tiny hand.
“Yes, Baby Girl, that’s right,” I crooned still amazed she could talk.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHannah toldabout water in short, choppy sentences for many, many moments. My wonder continued to grow. Her language was mixed. She spoke both English and Paterian.
The facts Hannah gaveabout water were accurate. She could drink it or swim in it. Fish lived in the water. The fleint were dangerous. Hannah spoke and spoke until she was being dried off.
A hair raising howl erupted from her suddenly and she started to squirm. Instinctively, I raised her back to my nipple to let her feed. Her tiny hands kneaded my flesh as she sucked and pulled at the breast.
She dropped back to sleep and my men moved us to the sleeping chamber. My stomach growled loudly. My men discussed it and then Bane and Kein bolted out of the room. I Lay back exhausted and Laid Hannah besidein the bed. My eyes started to close and hands gently shookawake.
“Nu-reeh said you must eat something before you rest today. She said you are to eat and drink frequently,” Damien instructed me. “The child has eaten and may rest.”
“Yes, Master Damien,” I answered groggily and he laughed softly.
“We are not Masters when it is just us,” he remindedas they helpedto stand.
My men wrappedin a blanket for warmth since the main room was cooler than the sleeping room. They seemed content to care foras they always had. I was glad to see the birth had not upset them too much.
My feet weren’t steady and I leaned into Damien as I hobbled into the main room. Bane and Kein brought back a mountain of food on a large tray. Evan heldand we ate in silence.
I felt a pang of pride when the pot of spicy cider was produced. The drink was in honor of a great happening. My daughter, despite all of my flaws, was considered worthy of this distinction. It made me happy to know the other women cherished her.
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It was quiet and peaceful in our Little apartment. I could hear the men bustling around outside the door, but no one disturbed us. Despite the pain in my body, I felt more relaxed than I had in ages.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKein had grabbed a couple of his favorite food and was crunching loudly. He looked to be enjoying the treat like he usually did. I watched him curiously and realized I didn’t taste it.
My thoughts were my own again and I sat upright suddenly. “You aren’t in my head, Evan,” I said.
“I was never in your head,” he argued and offereda bite of the thick meat they’d brought.
I swatted his hand away in frustration.
“Is your bond all right?” I asked genuinely worried.
“Yes,” Christof said stroking my arm in a comforting gesture, “but when the baby left you we felt our bond slip away from you. It didn’t cause us pain and we are fine…” he trailed off.
“Hannah must have been what bonded you to me…” I said slowly.
“That is what Nu-reeh told us,” Damien said.
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