Chapter Fifteen

That night, the small, dark room was quiet and still. The only sound came from the faint hum of the air conditioning unit located on the floor above. The room was dimly lit by a sliver of light that peeked through the tiny slits between the blinds. The darkness seemed to engulf everything, making it difficult to see clearly.

I was lying on the bed, still shackled and without any undergarments or pants. Dash had not even given me water or food, which made me feel extremely exhausted.

He hadn’t returned to finish his assault, but I had a feeling that it wouldn’t be long before he did.

I had visible bruises on my face and body from the beating Dash had given me. He used various objects to hit me, such as his belt, a wooden paddle, his hands, and even his boots, stomping them into my abdomen. It was evident that my face was black and blue, and my lips were split open and swollen. The whites of my eyes were bloodshot, causing my once ocean-colored eyes to appear crimson.

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