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*Lotus Pov*

As the week drew closer to my scheduled time with Seth, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread and anxiety building up inside of me. I was unable to eat or sleep properly, and every time I saw Seth, I felt sick to my stomach. His wicked smirk and cold demeanor only added to my discomfort.

One day, while I was lost in my thoughts, I heard a voice behind me. It was a fellow slave, Dalia. I wondered how long she had been here and why she is still alive. I thought Seth kills anyone that is not useful to him. We started talking, and I couldn't believe how quickly we hit it off. We shared stories and laughs, and it was like we had known each other for years. I honestly needed the company. I had been so bored and needed someone to talk to and not talk to only myself.

While we were discussing, Dalia dropped a bombshell that shook me to my core. She revealed that Seth had never touched any of the slaves who were meant to be in his bed. I was stunned. This was something I had neve