Brenna’s mates made us as welcome as they could. After greetings, they led us to another cavern carved deep in the mountain, with a long table laid out for a feast. Ragnvald and Samuel claimed the most dominant position at the opposing heads of table, while Maddox and Daegan ranged about the room like guards. Sitting side by side in the middle of the table, Brenna and I ignored them.
What happened when you were taken? I asked in our secret sign language.
Fear at first, but they were kind to me.
The more I studied my sister, the more I realized the glow of her cheeks and sparkle in her eyes wasn’t just from the baby she carried. She’d told me from the first: she was happy. What’s more, she was in love with these men. She thrived here, in their care.
After hearing my story, Brenna asked
