SOLD TO THE ALPHA KING
she said.
“I am,” I replied.
She nodded once, “I thought you would be taller.”
That made me almost smile but I did not fully allow it.
“I am sorry,” I said instead.
She did not react immediately, just watched me carefully.
“I know,” she said finally, “you all are.”
I took a step closer, not too much, just enough to be present in the space, “Are you afraid.”
She did not hesitate, “Yes.”
I nodded, “That is reasonable.”