A hand on her shoulder pulled her away, and Scar spat a few words. Somehow, Luna knew that he was trying to see if she spoke any of the language. She scowled and said nothing. She would be damned if she was going to let him break her. A ringing slap from the back of his hand made her cheek burn, but still she said nothing. He threw her aside with what must have been an exclamation of disgust and she hit the dusty floor of the barn hard.
In her own way, Luna began to learn the language herself then. What else could he have been shouting at her but “get up”?

Chapter Six