Natalia POV
I know I need to move and go to my father. I know the longer I refuse him the worse its going to be for me. I try and force the words out of my mouth but nothing comes out.
“Now why would you need to punish her, Derek?” Bax’s voice has taken on a rougher-sounding tone.
“She ran away, and she is needed here.” My father grounds out through gritted teeth. The pain is getting to him and I know it's only making him angrier, which in turn will only make my punishment wore and after the last beating he gave me I don’t think I can handle another. So I do the only thing that I know will ease some of the tension.
“I’ll go.” Its the only thing I can manage to say. The pain in my head has dulled to a small ache as I force myself to a standing position. I hear my father drop to the grou
