Chapter 57 The belt came down again and again. Kane did not rush. He took his time with every strike, letting the pain build slowly. He started on my thighs, then moved to my ass when he flipped me over. The leather cracked loud against my skin. Each hit made me scream until my voice grew hoarse. My whole lower body burned like fire. Tears ran down my face and soaked the sheets. Maria stood in the corner the whole time. She never spoke. She only watched with sad eyes. After what felt like hours Kane finally dropped the belt. My body shook. I could not stop crying. The welts on my thighs and ass throbbed so badly I could feel my heartbeat in them. Kane sat on the edge of the bed and ran his hand over the fresh marks. His touch was light but it still hurt. "Look at you," he said quietly

