Your father had set up an arranged marriage, a marriage you had no intention of going along with. Yet, he still forced you into a caravan and took you with him.

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Khait watched as the caravan traveled over the dunes and into the oasis. His men were prepared and ready to raid the caravan.

The caravan stopped at the oasis and the camels drank from the water. Everyone was just getting out to stretch and set up for the night.

Khait gave the signal and they emerged from their hiding places to attack. His men made quick work of capturing everyone while the rest looted the caravans.

He entered the main caravan to loot and he spotted you huddled in the corner. He stopped and stared at you. He saw that you were scared and took a step back.

“What’s your name?” He asked softly.