Chapter Seven

- Husk

I didn’t move as she stared at me like I was the craziest person she’d ever seen. If she only knew half the things I’d done in my life, she wouldn’t be far off.

“Are you saying my husband sold me to—to the three of you?” She shook her head as though she couldn’t believe what I’d said.

“Yes. And you will stay here with us for the next thirty days.”

Finishing her beer, she stood and walked out of the video room while I watched her intensely, waiting for her to break out as she had done before or show some kind of rage. I could only assume the reason she was so calm was from the two glasses of wine, and now her beer. I followed her as if she’d memorized how to get here and ended up back at the lobby. I signaled for her to follow me to the living room.

She stopped as she stared at the view, the glass wall facing the swimming pool. I could tell she wanted to go out for some fresh air. So I opened the door for her. With the click of a button, it slid open. It used to be automatic, b