Chapter 37

That night Ina slept well. Somehow she felt calm, whatever will come she will face it. After all she was a daughter of the true desert warriors. 

In the morning she put extra effort to look well, yesterday Jiha promised her she would be able to go for a stroll to the market. He probably wanted her to be out of the house as his wife was furious. That was actually perfect. Ina needed to find someone but she knew it won't be easy.

Assun was told to accompany her, which was very convenient. As soon as they left the house Ina asked her friend.

"Assun, do you happen to know where the slave's house is?" She wanted to check the house she was brought to before she was sold.

Assun looked at Ina for a moment.

"Which one? There are quite a few."

Ina became sulky, she didn't even know where the house was. 

"Ina, what's going on? Don't do anything stupid, I don't need any more problems. Please." Assun looked really worried and Ina knew she shouldn't involve her more as it was dangerous.

"Of course." Ina nodded and they went to the market. 

The market was as vivid as always. Lots of people and the smell of spices. From time to time she was noticing peoples' glances.

"I think we need to go." Assun suddenly rushed Ina.

"Why?" Ina looked at her with surprise. 

"You draw too much attention, master told me to watch over you." Assun looked nervous and Ina instantly knew she won't be able to do anything more with her. Apparently Assun was well instructed by Jiha and might not be as trustworthy as Ina assumed. 

"Fine, let's head back." 

They were walking slowly back to their home only to come across lord Belor. He was leaving the house as they just came back from the stroll. 

Seeing her he smirked and came closer.

"Well well, my pretty flower seems to be quite toxic."

Ina raised her head and looked at the Lord with as much innocence as she could master.

"At first glance you seem very obedient, but you managed to wrap Jiha around your little finger."

Ina said nothing, there was no point. 

"You should be careful though, the Salters are not easy to fool." He grabbed her chin and for a moment they were looking each other in the eyes.

Lord Belmor let her go and Ina felt an instant heaviness in her chest. Assun was throwing glimpses at her as they were going back. 

As soon as they entered, they heard shouting and the sound of crashing. Adeline was in full destructive mode and Jiha was standing in the middle of all this chaos. Ina stopped and hid behind the tall plant standing close to the entrance. 

"I will not tolerate your devotion to her, she's just a mare slave. You want to fuck her? Good but do it when I'm not around and never stay with her for the night." 

"Are you the man in this house? You want to make rules? At least you should do your part as a wife before you try to take charge of the House Frescot."

"What do you mean ? Where am I lacking as your wife and the mistress of this house?" She immediately straightened herself and Ina could see her clenched fists.

" That Omega slave as you call her, got pregnant after I barely touched her. Then she lost my child because of you." Jiha hissed. "Now my wife, are you pregnant?"

Ina's eyes went round, that was a heavy blow. Every woman would get mad after hearing something like that, but Ina felt joy. Jiha finally stood for her and their lost child. She expected Adele to shout and go berserk but no, there was silence. Adele lowered her head and started to cry.

"Come Ina, we shouldn't be here." Assun pulled her and Ina followed her friend. She honestly wanted to stay and watch the drama and maybe add some more fuel to the already blazing fire. There were no more screams and noises coming from the living room. 

Back in her room Ina was thinking about the possible outcomes of the whole quarrel, first: Adele and Jiha argued to the point they had nothing more to say to each other, second: Adele's tears softened Jiha and he is comforting her now. The second option made Ina anxious. Jiha didn't come to her room that night and Ina deep inside knew what happened. Women's tears soften men's hearts, most often. It was a restless night and Ina got up early in the morning. She went straight to the kitchen only to encounter Tar. 

It was a shitty start of a day but Ina wasn't willing to run away from the kitchen only because he was there. 

"Up so early? Probably because you slept the whole night. It seems that the Master is neglecting his fuck toy." He smirked.

"Well I guess every now and then he has to fulfill his husband's duty. I don't mind after all she's not an Omega." Ina poured herself some water and drank it in one go.

Tar came closer, he was sniffing the air around Ina.

"Your heat is coming, right? It might be hard this time, there will be no sex in the garden." He turned around ready to leave.

"Did you enjoy the show?" Ina smiled provocatively. "Was it … hard to endure watching another Alpha enjoying himself with a full blood Omega?" 

Tar stopped for a moment but he neither made any comment on her remark nor did he turn around. He simply left. 

Ina washed the glass and put it aside, soon all the kitchen stuff was busy with their daily tasks. Ina had nothing to do, so she just stood there looking out of the window and watching the green garden.

After breakfast was over Ina was informed by the head servant to get ready. She would be transferred for a while out of the house. Ina packed some of her stuff and waited in the corridor. Jiha didn't come. He didn't explain to her what was going on. He didn't comfort her. He didn't care how she felt.

A carriage came and Ina was led to the front gate by none other than Tar.

"Soon you shall be mine, it's just a matter of time and then I make sure to tend to your every heat." He whispered into her ear. Ina stepped into the carriage, she too didn't comment on his remark nor looked at him.