I’ve never seen Mr. Cliff so petrified.
His face was ghastly when he dared to lift his face to meet my new master’s, his pupils blown and stretched wide as he watched Dorian’s hand land on my shoulder.
“I-I was bringing her to her buyer!” he stammered. “General Valin was interested, and due to his rank, I was only following orders.”
Dorian dipped his chin to look at me, a portion of brown seeping back into his eyes. “Did you tell him about our meeting in the trailer?”
I nodded quickly, my knees threatening to buckle and my heart racing.. “I-I tried to explain, but he said no one would have an interest in me who outranked the General.”
“Is that so?” Dorian stepped towards Mr. Cliff, who trembled beneath his scrutiny. “Why wouldn’t he let you finish, my pet?”
Mr. Cliff’s mouth dropped
