"No, not at all," Beth said with a reassuring smile. She let her words hang on the air for a moment, her softening expression leading the girls to believe they were safe. Natalie cooed softly and clung to Sophina, who she was becoming increasingly attached to. Beth then gave a predatory smile. "Society is much more diverse these days. Li, Ho, Tiffani and Melissa can hardly be considered white slaves, now can they? However, you are being enslaved and you will be sold to the Mastersons. Now, Li, tie up your friends, starting with Sophina. Really tie them. I'll know if you leave the knots loose. If you disobey, attempt any sabotage or trick or delay for another moment, I will kill your sister. I don't care if Mel's in the way."