"Callista!" Alaric's thunderous shout echoed through the eastern prison. His furious footsteps added to the horror of anyone who heard him. Especially Callista, who had now straightened up with her heart beating fast. Her face gradually turned pale as cold sweat soaked her palms.

What was this again?

Once downstairs, Alaric entered Callista's room and slapped her hard, causing her to fall to the side. "Sassy!"

With a trembling hand, Callista touched her hot cheek.

"It's not because I'm enjoying your body that you get away with it! You must remember that you are just a slave! Slave! Do you know what that means? You're nothing more than a whore...