Punishment. I was expecting it. Yet the punishment I received was his wonderful laughter, which echoed sweetly in my ears. His killer smile made my heart thudded fast and I found myself dumbfounded. What is it about this man that I feel so attracted to? I asked myself about this again. He is ruthless and sadistic; perhaps that's the cause. Or perhaps I could be the antithesis of his sadisms. Regardless, I do not find it delightful to be one. I was back in the throne room. They no longer tied my hands as the warriors lined up at my sides. I was at the center of his attention, laughing at my bloodied state. I scratched my neck and arms in return to ease my discomfort from the bloody filth on my body. "Good gracious, female." He chuckled. "You keep on surprising me." I wish he will b

