Chapter 113

Sister Lily,

My dear, dear child. I knew from counseling Alexis and Jen and now Laquesha that some concubines had suffered greatly under bad owners, but I cannot imagine how it must have been for you.

I'd like to be able to claim that your first statement surprised me, but sadly, unlike the younger concubines in this household, I've seen what the promise of power can do to many men. Some can be stronger than it, like I'm guessing Will tries to be.

I'm afraid I have never been formally introduced to the man, and his paranoia towards the AI units that do so much to give humanity a fighting chance against the Sa'arm is shockingly naïve, but I can understand. His sister is not a pillar of patience and insight at the best of times, but that comes with experience.

You however, must have an iron will to have mentally and emotionally survived your ordeal before becoming part of Marissa and Will's household. Your latest letter was so horrific that Brianna ran off crying. I expect she's going to be in my great-niece's arms for a while. That young woman and her partner must be two of the bravest, most compassionate and loving girls I've met.