Chapter 18

I said nothing. I was used to such abuse—immune, even. The ladies smiled, casting derisive looks at me. "Really? What raw talent!" Just then, a woman walked over to me. I had never seen her before. She must be new to this circle. "Lilith, is your dog really that obedient?" She seemed curious as she surveyed me from head to toe like I was no better than a piece of meat at a market. She regarded me with the kind of interest that a tourist would a performing monkey in a cage. "Of course. Does he pique your interest, Rose?" Smiling, Lilith curved her fingers, summoning me. "Come here." I took a deep breath and walked over. "Get down on your knees," she ordered. I did as told. She then hurled a glass of liquor at my face as she sneered, "See? I told you he was obedient." Lilith eyed me maliciously and arrogantly. The few women who saw the scene were shocked. Rose Sullivan's eyes lit up as she exclaimed, "You're right! He is well-trained. Could you let me have him for the night, Li