Chapter 23: A Baby in Captivity

Unimpressed, he forced me back to his side and leaned over to a soldier to whisper instructions.

“Escort the girls here.”

I waited impatiently. Francine gently helped Carla on her feet and the both of them walked warily towards the Alpha. The closer they came the more they seemed to shrink, Alpha’s powerful size and the soldier’s show of force commanding it.

“Are you alright, Carla?” I asked as they came to a stop in front of us. “I didn’t know these things shocked us.” I made the statement in a questioning tone I knew Erich would take note of.

“It’s okay,” Carla said peaceably.

“We’re used to it,” Francine stated, more hostile.

“Where are Anna and your mother?”

“They are in the barracks with the baby,” Carla said timidly.

“Oh,” I smiled a little thinking that was sweet.

“Chantal and her baby,” Francine clarified smugly and I watched as the smile melted from my face.