Chapter Eight
The Test
Daphne must have mentioned something about the events with Petra and Scarlet to Tamera on the way home. The next day Tamera’s severity increased to the two slaves, particularly with Charles.
The slaves’ training continued, but they were no longer in isolation from each other. They were given chores to do together, inside and outside the house; anything from maintaining a weekly shopping list to clearing out the old hay from the pony stalls. The weather turned brisk so Abigail was given access to the slave library and Charles quizzed her on what she read. Likewise, Abigail tutored Charles on how to anticipate a dominant’s needs and recognize an implied order.
Both doms stayed even more on top of the slaves, correcting even the slightest mistake and lazy move. It w
