Maxwell's eyes flared as he recognized a familiar face among the slaves. He had thought he would never see him again after what happened on Earth. The memories of their past conflict surged through his mind, and his eyes narrowed.
Whack!
"Ugh!" Travis groaned, the sharp pain in his head overwhelming him as Derek's irritated voice followed.
"Who told you to glare like that? I told you to keep your head down, even in front of commoners, didn't I? Do it right."
Travis barely managed to steady himself, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Maxwell's dumbfounded expression. The shame coursing through him was unbearable. Of all people, he couldn't let Maxwell see him like this. He had treated Maxwell like dirt, always acting superior to him. To show him this humiliating side was the worst possible scenario.
"Arghhh!!"
Thud!
