For a brief moment, there was this uncomforting silence. The men stared at me with faces that didn't express much but I could tell their minds were thinking about something. Perhaps I overstep some boundaries here.
"For a hybrid woman who grew up a slave in the Businessman society. You certainly know your history, Sally." Jay broke the silence.
"I wouldn't think with your status that you were fully educated. Of course, if you weren't kidnapped you would have been educated with us. Since Kingdom and Baron Societies educate all our females. To a certain degree, you've been required to take schooling. But thankfully now you're back home in your rightful birthplace with our Kingdom."
I was silently flabbergast since I honestly thought I overran my mouth. Since they weren't seeming upset with my fairly rude outburst. I took an easy breath and released it smoothly.
"I educated myself whenever my masters never knew," I confided. "From behind their backs, I learned once long ago hybrid women had equivalent rights to hybrid men. Until the raising of diction happened with hybrid man. Hybrid men come up with the wicked idea to create such division by enslaving hybrid women. A lot of times, I think back on what it would've been like to live a free life before mayhem happened."
For the moment they were quiet again. Yet it is puzzling to see that they showed me an empathizing look.
"It is unfortunate, back during our ancestry's time of the plagues. Hybrid men have done some wicked things to our female breed." Jay finally spoke again and I could only nod at his comment.
Aaron affirmed somewhat sighing. "Do remember to keep in mind there are a lot of good things about our Society. Not to justify the wicked things Kingdom or Baron hybrid men have done. However, I'm from our Kingdom it isn't so bad. Honestly, I wouldn't focus too much on the bad since you can't change where you come from Sally. Just to be clear, Kingdom and Baron hybrid women do have some forms of freedom. It's just not in the same way that you would prefer it. Regardless, over time with our Kingdom, it's changed throughout the generations with how we treat our females."
I didn't give any response to this since I learned long before hybrid men are the reason behind our enslavement. If it wasn't for this enslavement, I wouldn't even have to marry Cory. Naturally, I would carry some resentment.
"What Aaron says is true," Nick added. "Compared to other Kingdoms, our Kingdom rules are different. You'll be in good hands with us and none of us will harm you. Plus, we can see you'll be an incredible Primary Queen."
I gave Nick a small smile and still didn't say anything else. Other than the men at the bar murmuring softly in a conversation. Between me and the three Primaries, it was quiet.
"So who won the game of finding the insects?" Aaron randomly asked to keep some form of conversation going. I couldn't help but laugh at this one.
"Maria," I gave a slight eye roll and shared. "I wasn't playing so I found zero. I thought it was too childish. More or less l explored and listened to the sounds of nature."
Nick chuckled in consensus. "Yeah, the women are used to having the children around. It's not surprising to hear Abby and Maria would play a kid's game. Even for Abby not being a mother. She still takes in motherless kids as if they're hers."
"Oh, Abby never said that," I said. "But Maria did tell me kids are raised together within their housing and ranks."
"Yup, that's how it works," confirmed Aaron.
"You seem to enjoy nature a lot," Nick indicated. "I'd say you're enjoying the outdoors."
I giggled a peachy rose color, "yes I find it quite enjoyable."
Aaron said, "I'm sure it must help with the stress you're under to be our Primary Queen and even a possible mother after your marriage. You might be playing those kids' games soon enough with your own little ones."
"Say what!" I gasped but I didn't believe anyone heard me.
When Jay said with a smile like he was talking to the guys. "For sure, Cory informed us he wants children. There will be many changes for us Primaries and the men in our divisions."
I felt myself go pale.
Aaron chuckled when glancing at me. "Sally, why do you look so flushed?"
Oh, I was so stressed and ranted. "It's bad enough I'll be Primary Queen! Then you add that to motherhood! I don't even know how to hold a baby! Let alone on how to be a mother! Çory's rushing this wedding on top of everything else!"
Nick said smiling. "Don't stress, just enjoy the ride. You'll love being a mother. We have married teenage girls around a hundred years of age that are pregnant or recently given birth. They're doing just fine with their mothering skills. You'll have a better mindset about mastering motherhood compared to those marrying age teenage girls."
I had no remark here. Regardless of my mature age, motherhood wasn't something I was ready to experience on top of being a Primary Queen.
Everyone turned their heads to hear someone walking down the hallway. I could only hope it was Cory to end this conversation.
[Author's note~ For better details about their past ancestry timeline. Refer to Chapter 29 called "The Whispering legend." Throughout the storyline there will be conversations about the past but chapter 29 gives more details if you haven't read it since I marked it as an optional read. Do reach out for any questions. Please help my rating by giving me a good review and power stones. Have a wonderful week.]