Lucretia shivered and shook her head in response. He had not clapped which meant he wasn't impressed. But why? All she did was dance her heart and soul out because her income was tied to it. She even danced more than she did in weeks and gave him her best. But it wasn't enough.

"I... I will dance again..."

"What difference will it make, Cariño? I sat and watched you for hours"

"Then what do you want?" She inquired as he took another step forward. "I know you asked me to quit. I already gave you my reasons why I could not"

Maybe that is why he was punishing her,...