HEAT

SINCERE’S POV

Will kept his word.

I was fully healed, and Teyana didn’t accrue any injuries in our mishap outside of the barrier. He allowed me a few days of rest, and all my attention was given to Lana as we prepared for the Welcoming Ceremony.

I was being prepped, like a gift to the Zytes.

Today I received quite a painful body scrub and scorching shower, in which I wasn’t allowed to clean myself. Lana acted as if I was covered in trash and filth, and that this was the only way I’d truly be clean.

I met with a hairdresser who was just as bubbly as she was, just in male form. At least he cared about my opinion. He seemed fascinated by my kinky dark curls, and went on this rambling rant of all the hairstyle options he has.

Great, I was now a doll to someone else.

Every day, something new was done to be me all in the name of appearing put together and getting the right attention. From the whitening of my teeth, to the painted details of my nails. Out of everything, the only thing