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He gloated "Good"

Walsh interrupted us "What if the Storicians? I didn’t want to attract attention"

Galen downplayed his concerns "She won’t You keep forgetting, Walsh Opal’s under o to the Citadel and drain both Masters dry right now"

Walsh’s concern hadn’t softened with Galen’s reassurances "Opal, co

"Go," Galen said

No choice Walsh grabbed ed me closer "Since you are part of ht of the full moon, five days hence We do it for all our new members and for the children when they reachbonfire and clas Every clan member attends and everyone has a wonderful time"

It was an odd speech and I braced for the bad news He didn’t disappoint me

"There is a little ceremony where you are inducted into the clan First your old clan name is written on a piece of wood and we’ll burn it in the fire It’s all very dramatic" He srip was strong

"Keep still and listen," he ordered "All the e an oath of loyalty to me, and all the wo the ceremony"

Horror welled "You’ve slept with all the woh, I must admit some I favor more than others"

"But…before…when I visited there were fa as I approve And it’s a source of pride for her husband when I choose his wife for a night of pleasure He is pledged to me"

Finally, the reality of my situation sank in and I cast about for a way out "I’m experienced And you don’t need my vow; I already have to obey"

"Relax Many of our members have co ritual before they are inducted to the clan"

Galen’s sadistic smirk didn’t bode well for the ritual