“No, I’ve decided not to put myself through the wringer anymore. If he wants to speak to me, he knows where I am. Nina reaches out occasionally. At least I know she believes I’m happy. Let’s talk about something else. Vitas, tell us your story.”
“Not much to say…shit and mushrooms. I remember an American expression I heard once. I’m like a mushroom, fed shit and kept in the dark. That’s how I felt, like one of the crop around me. Chernof tried to rape me twice, but he couldn’t get it up. I think it’s because I wasn’t his Mate.” Vitas shrugged, his cheeks heating, trying to act nonchalant.