Catherine Smith
I felt like a sitting duck under the sharp gazes and claws of all the predators who wanted to devour me at that moment, if I didn't do what was being commanded.
A feeling of helplessness invaded me and tears formed in my eyes as I began to kneel.
It was with a mix of sadness and relief that I found Thomas's eyes when he arrived and stopped me from continuing to be humiliated.
At that moment, I didn't think of anything else and didn't remember that I was in the presence of all those people. I threw myself into his arms, seeking help and refuge. Thomas understood my situation and wrapped his arms around my body, gently caressing my hair, making me feel safe and protected.
I wished I could vanish at that moment, but I knew I had to explain the situation, so I gathered str
