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circumstances. She looked at him as he spoke and noticed the light flicker back into his eyes as the conversation went on.
    “ No, quite the opposite. I assigned her to you because of the way I saw you act when I first got you. I didn't need to see the bruises and blood on you to know you have a fighter spirit. Mrs. Travine was the very same way. She got it a lot worse and for much longer than you did, but she never caved and she never quit trying to escape, even after she got here. It's funny, she is the reason we have such good security.”
    “ Really? I am sorry to hear that she endured such a thing. She seems so mild, I wouldn't have guessed. Does she know that you are telling me this? I mean, I don't want to say anything...”
    “ She is perfectly fine with me sharing it with you. Do you know she came to me last night and begged me to let her tell you the truth. Out of all the sixty-five women we have here, you are the luckiest one. You are not hooked on anything, you haven't been forced to do things even the devil would say 'yea, that's just wrong' and you are not permanently disfigured. You were very lucky I showed up when I did.”
    “ I agree that I am very fortunate to have not been subjected to the things these other women have, but what does that have to do with telling me the truth?”
    “ Because when we brought you in, you were lucid, still full of hope and life. A lot of these girls are so beaten down that their souls are shredded and torn and the only thing they hope for is a quick death to release them from the hell they are living.”
    She stopped just outside her door and turned to face him.
    “I still don't understand? What do you have planned for us? I mean you saved us from that hell, but to what end? You told me to trust you, but you haven't let me leave either.”
    Again she lost her breath when he reached and placed a hand on her cheek, softly stroking it with his thumb.
    “Tomorrow. You will understand tomorrow.”
    “ Why tomorrow. Why can't you just tell me now?”
    “ I am sorry. All is not in place just yet.”
    “ And....What? A moonbeam will shine in just the right angle on a frogs ass and all will be right with world?”
    There it was, the fullness of shine in his eyes when he smiled and laughed at her joke.
    “That is a new one. I love it. Please, just be a bit more patient. I know it’s frustrating now, but tomorrow you will understand and yes, all will be right with the world...even for you.”
    She cross ed her arms over her chest. “Fine. Don't take this the wrong, it’s nice and all here, but whatever gets me the hell out of here.”
    “ No offense taken. Now off to change before you are late. I will let Mrs. Travine know you are about ready.”
    “ Fine.”
    Mr. Buchanan headed down the stairs and after taking a last look, she went into her room.

Chapter 9
     
    The gym was full of girls and a few young men, all dressed just like her in tight fitting, but movable, workout clothes. Just as in any gym, they were lined across the room facing the body builder of woman giving a speech.
    “...I don't know all of your stories, but I do know that you have all been brought here from bad situations. This class is designed to not only get you in shape, but to teach you some basic moves that might save your life if you are ever approached in that manner again. I am aware that some of you, due to excruciating circumstances may not want to be touched or 'attacked' even in a mock fashion and that is perfectly alright. If any of you feel that way, you may take a seat on the bench along the back wall and just watch until you feel comfortable enough to join in. We are here to help you heal.”
    The instructor waited patiently as half the room sat along the wall and on the bench. After all those who didn't want to participate got their seats, the woman in charge turned her attention back t o those who did. Vylette took a step back and gulped when the instructor's gaze found her standing