Cris remained silent, and Evan quietly sighed in relief, grateful that no punishment followed. Ten years of slavery had hardened Cris's temper, and Evan knew that provoking his wrath would be far worse than any reprimand.

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The queen's breath hitched as she moaned, "Ah! Hngg... yes... please... I need you inside me..." Her voice was a desperate plea, her body arching toward the man positioned between her legs.

"Your ...