Chapter 56

"That woman, she was all over you–she was flirting with you.“ My statements were no longer filled with conviction, not when I was under his cruel control.

*She was.“ His agreement caused my eyes to fly open. I growled at him, pushing at the chains on his hands, but he just pressed himself closer to me. "But I know who I belong to and I didn't entertain her whims, I wouldn't disrespect you like that.“ He seemed earnest in his remarks, which made my response seem callous.

"It didn't feel like you were affording me the same amount of respect.“ He went on, saying: "I want something in...