I watched as the women laughed and joked with each other, their faces flushed with happiness and camaraderie. I suggested we have breakfast first and asked them to take their seats at the dining table, which had been meticulously cleaned by the maid.
As we settled in, I instructed the maid to serve us breakfast, and she promptly began setting plates of food before each of us. Once our meal was finished, I sat back and looked at the beauties surrounding me, my mind drifting to a concern that had been nagging at me since Karen's excited talk about ruling the world.
Their safety was paramount. While my ability, 'The Healer,' could save them if they were injured, I didn't want them to be in danger when I wasn't present to protect them.