“After our training ends, we belong to

those that purchase us—our owners. We can’t refuse even if they want us to do

something bizarre like exchange our body parts with someone else.”

Ford’s features bitterly wrinkled as he

concluded, “It doesn’t matter what we feel or think.”

Every fiber of Darius’ being trembled with

rage upon hearing that. He had never experienced or thought it was possible to

feel such intense emotions. Yet, the way his body reacted now proved him wrong.

Anger surged in hi