“Rowan’s not a poor girl, she’s a slave. She was built for such treatment.” “Grown,” Emme corrected him. “She’s from a vat and made for your amusement.” Emme didn’t approve of modern slavery. “No, no,” Brent corrected her. “She wasn’t made from a zoomwomb. She was birthed naturally and because her parents didn’t want her, they put her in the slavery program. A good use for unwanted children.” A thought occurred to him. “Hey, maybe you should put your baby into the slavery program. That’ll solve that problem.” “Our baby,” she corrected him. “And I find that vile. Slaves are from the lower classes, not elites like us.” Brent shrugged. “I’ll take you home to meet the wife, but you’re taking your life in your hands.” Dana had bound Rowan spread-eagled to a mat in the playroom

