24. Locked up

Nomia pov

I wake up to the sound of the door closing, the rough dress once more thrown in my face. I feel as if I’m run over by a heavily laden ox cart.

“Good morning” Aminta yawns, performing a perfect downward facing dog, “Your back is good and ready to go. I did an all nighter on it, it's scarless” she sounds rightfully proud.

“Thank you. Good to know that my back is ready as I am not.”

“These things never get easier or less painful” she replies, giving a mother telling her pup that there is no way to escape the chore vibe.

I get dressed and make my way to the dining room. Garnet and Ruby are already setting the breakfast table. “You look good compared to yesterday.” Garnet remarks, whilst Ruby pulls me in for a hug.

“Shall I get Malachite?”

“I’m here” I hear her void voice from behind me.

Without a further word she sits at the table and starts eating. We have our breakfast in a loaded silence, each of us pulled into our own thoughts.

Alpha Zared enters the room with Janus