Althea sat in Allan's range rover, glancing out the window at the trees go by. It was a short plane ride, but for her, it felt extremely long. She knew she'd be punished when they returned as she wishes she could get out of this car right now, but he has child restraint locks. Allan knows how she behaves figuring out her ways.

"Say a single word and it will be twice as bad," he said to Althea, hoping that this rock rash would be better than his preferred pain.

They quickly arrive at his apartment and enter his room. Her back felt like it was on fire, and she...