The sun had come out in her strength and Amelia's hands began to get clammy, beads of perspiration gathered on her forehead. She felt weak in the knees." Can I sit?" She asked. " Yes. Let's go over there." Mandy pointed towards a rock that was under a shade. " Thanks," She said and exhaled slowly. " You are welcome, ma'am." "Can you please refrain from calling me ma'am?" She asked. Mandy stared at her, " I can try." She answered, seeing that it inconvenienced Amelia. Amelia sighed, knowing that Mandy was going to repeat calling her by that title. She was just an omega." I know that you are obligated to do that, but I would appreciate it if you stopped that." She said. " Okay." They fell into comforting silence, and Amelia stared at the large expanse of land before her. They

