Damien’s POV
Rose’s shoulders slumped, and her chin dropped to her chest. Both of these were clear indicators to me that she was no longer willing to defend herself, and that she had been lying.
Sophia had spoken the truth, then. This meant that my pet needed to be punished.
“Trespassing in a forbidden place carries a sentence of one hundred lashes with the whip,” I said allowed, wanting my pet to know how serious this error in her judgement was, and how deeply she was now expected to pay for it.
“That she went so blatantly against your authority only shows how much she despises you, Duke,” Sophia added. “I believe this punishment should be doubled.”
I kept my gaze on my Rose’s face, looking for any indicator of apology or regret. Instead, as before, when I had gazed into her eyes in
