The Lycan Commander’s Lethal Shadow
Her scent was faint, a low-ranked Omega marker that spoke of a lifetime of subjugation.
"The blood is deep in the fibers," Anna said, her voice raspy from the sulfurous steam. "If it isn't clean, Lady Elaria’s lieutenants will reject the batch."
The old woman let out a dry hacking laugh, tossing a heavy woolen tunic into her own vat.
"Let them reject it. Those Ironclaw bastards have been here three days and already they treat us worse than the rogues do. I’m Martha, by the way. Most just call me Ma."