Several hours had passed before I gathered the nerve to help myself to a shower. I was deeply thankful I had managed to grab my emergency bag before my capture. Clean clothes and the warmth of the water did wonders for my mind and my injured arm. Now, it was time to test the boundaries of my new captivity and discover exactly where I stood. If I was expected to remain within 'our' suite, I would soon find out. I hesitated briefly at the massive door, wondering what consequences awaited a human breeder who defied the King. Were there other human women here? Were they kept alive only long enough to produce an heir before being eliminated? I shook off the morbid thoughts, glancing back at the bedroom. The mid-afternoon sun caught the gold detailing on the bedposts, making the room glow. It

