"But...you said Alecto in a manner of speaking...had claimed you. Does she not take pleasure in you?" Celie whispered. "Hey, it's allright. There is nothing to be embarassed about. You are young and innocense is nothing to be ashimed of. Many consider innocense an attractive quality." Celie put her hand on the girl's neck, kissing her head. For some reason, she felt very protective of her, even if she didn't belong to her. Maybe, in a way, they were part of the same pack now.