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his nose. “She’s foul.”

“We didn’t want to risk touching her.”

“Has she ever been washed?”

“We thought the less interaction, the better, my lord.”

Damian studied her face. “Does she have a name?”

“Alana.”

“Lia!” Damian snapped. Lia appeared at his side. “Take her downstairs and wash her.”

Albert held out a key. “This is for her belt.”

“Belt?”

Albert shrugged. “She was caged, but I didn’t want to risk the men being tempted by her. She’s

worn a chastity belt for years.”

Damian passed the key to Lia and the two women disappeared down the stairs. He turned back to

Albert. “Does she talk?”

“Minimally. Khyan put her in a type of waking sleep, so she functions, but doesn’t know what’s

going on. Terric should be able to remove that once you’re ready.”

Damian nodded. “I’ll have him do that before the meeting tonight. It’s no fun if they don’t react.”

“Are you going to impregnate her tonight?”

“No. It’s too early. Tonight, she’ll become my slave and I’ll have something to play with while I

complete the preparations for the Spring Gathering.”

“She’s not as powerful as Sabrina, is she?”

“No, but that’s not what she’s for. Her purpose is to carry the baby to sacrifice.”

“Seems a waste to just use her for that.”

Damian shrugged. “I can use her for whatever I want for a few weeks.” He frowned. “Especially

since Sabrina isn’t returning my calls.”

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CHASE WIPED HIS MOUTH WITH HIS NAPKIN AND SET IT ON THE TABLE IN FRONT OF HIM. “DO YOU

know what tonight is?”

Sabrina tilted her head. “Tuesday?”

Chase laughed. “Yes, it’s Tuesday, but I meant the date.”

She pursed her lips and shook her head, her dark hair dancing across her shoulders.

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