The Forgotten Mate
"You think you can speak to us, slave? You're nothing but dirt. You deserve to be beaten even more than she does."
I refused to let their insults penetrate my resolve. With unwavering determination, I took a step forward, my voice steady as I spoke. "We may be slaves, but we are still human beings. We deserve respect and compassion."
Laughter erupted from the men, their mockery cutting through the air like daggers. "Respect? Compassion? You're naive, Bloom. In this world, slaves are nothing but objects to be used and discarded."