LUNCHTIME

Veronica gasped upon hearing his explanation. "It must be horrible."

"Just horrible? It's the worst that can happen to any human or animal," Arthur remarked.

He took her to the kitchen. The soldier who was taking care of the cooking looked relieved that both of them were fine. He went back to his post, leaving the couple alone.

"You better sit here and don't leave my sight." Arthur pushed her down and made her sit on the wooden stool.

However, Veronica hesitated. "But I have work to do."

Arthur told her, "If you want to be attacked by them again, be my guest. They are going to be furious after what I did. Can you handle that?"

Veronica asked him, "Will… we be sold off?"