Chapter 35

My eyes were blindfolded, but I was able to decipher that we were in a cave by the way the acoustics and the feeling of cold stone and earth beneath me. My hands were tied behind my back the then the rope was extended to tie my feet together as well.  I had no other choice but to lie on my side in the fetal position while I listened to Luthias beg for my safety and release.

“What happens with her will be determined when Lord Pierre arrives, no sooner,” Jason grumbled.

“I can’t believe you never consummated the marriage you idiot,” Abigail said with angst.

“She was swollen with child,” Jason argued.  “I’m not a monster.”

“You can still consummate with a child in there,” she hissed.

“I was warned it would be too dangerous,” he said defensively. 

“How could you trick me like that?” I asked weakly.

“She’s awake,&rdquo