I stammered as I responded. "O-of course not, Sir! It was a misunderstanding on my part. It won't happen again, I swear it." I bowed my head in defeat to him and hoped that his rage would calm down. There was a long and tense pause before he responded to me. "You better hope it doesn't happen again, or your other leg will be useless too." I shuddered in fear at his words, knowing he never gave an empty threat. Once I saw his feet move from in front of me, I let out a sigh of relief. I then lifted myself off the ground painfully, avoiding putting any pressure on my hurt leg. "Is there anything else you need from me, Sir? Levi will look for me if he finds out I am not in bed." My voice was quiet and obedient. I heard him take a deep breath. I tried to empty my brain of thoughts, bu

