My heavy heart persists into the evening. I haven’t talked much since speaking with Kira, retreating to my room soon after. Not even Bethany could encourage me to speak. Kira’s words cut into me, straight down to the bone. I don’t want to believe that Caleb only wants me for s*x, and that’s all he’ll ever want. But what evidence do I have of the contrary? I am a member of the harem. s*x is not just my duty, it’s my obligation. Yes, I enjoy it greatly and wouldn’t trade my time with Caleb, but… Kira’s words have seemed to put a taint on my time together with Caleb. She’s tarnished it, in a way. As night starts to set, Bethany excuses herself for the night. In her place, Caleb enters the room. His eyes are filled with fiery lust, and my body, trained, reacts in kind. “I want you,” he sa

