“Am I not allowed to wander around?” Bliss countered, feeling defiant.
This was exactly why she would have failed as a slave. Her rebellious streak would have gotten her in trouble. There was just something about when someone tried to control her that made her push back. Garrett looked upset at first, but at her reply he shook his head and smirked.
“No, though, please don’t leave the camp. I have already told all the men about you and how the child you are carrying is mine. With the way they were acting earlier, I imagine that overprotectiveness will include you as well.” He explained, moving so he could lay down with his head on her lap.
Bliss could feel his exhaustion. She reached up and gently ran her fingers through his hair, her other hand rubbing his back. He had been so tense th
