And I got my answer when he suddenly reached out and scooped me up into his arms, cradling me close to his chest. I cried out in surprise, but all he did was take a seat, brows raised in shock at my little scream, and began inspecting my arms and legs, like he was looking for an injury or else… testing to see how much meat I had on my bones, perhaps? Oh God, would he eat me? Was this primitive man a hunter? Did he and his companions, who were returning by this time, believe in cannibalism? Despite how warm he was, I continued to tremble in his arms, for I had no idea how much longer I had to
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