Even though she did not love her, Salvia felt obligated by her bond to do as she was bid. The tall girl bent and helped to hoist her mother to her feet. Even though she half-cradled her, the grasp was firm and made to lead. She did not trust Eris, fearing some late-hour retaliation, but as she felt the way her body swayed and saw the glaze in her eyes, she knew there was nothing to fear. Whatever power her mother once wielded was now gone. She, by her own fruition, had claimed power with less effort than it was to slaughter a newborn fawn.
A black nose lifted to the sky and demanded one of the slaves to come to her mother’s home. With slow and patient steps, Salvia helped to guide Eris back towards her residence. They were nearly there when she spotted Darijus, hurrying as fast as his lame leg would allow it. He dropped quickly in her presence, and she showed him no quarter. Of all their captives, he was her most hated. “You are to attend to my mother,” she growled, and removed herself from the older woman’s side. “Do whatever she asks, and give her whatever she needs.”
Meekly, he nodded and took a tentative step towards the dark coyote. Though he did not speak, he extended his hands as if she might need his assistance.
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