The temperature in the room dropped until it was nearly frigid.
Dorian took a step toward Ellise, and almost as if she suddenly remembered who was in her presence, her gaze dropped to the floor.
“Ria doesn’t need a whip to obey,” Dorian informed her. “Ria will never require a whip to obey. Is that clear?”
Ellise straightened, plastering on a fake grin as if Dorian hadn’t just warned her within an inch of her life. She looped her arm through his, forcing him to escort her out of the room. “Of course,” she rushed to say. “Whatever you believe is needed, darling.”
I followed behind them, feeling lost and nothing more than a burden.
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For the first time since being selected as a pet, I was granted alone time.
My instructions were to prepare for the banquet, and I was surprised to fi
