TEN

"Stop staring at me, Cassa, and finish your work," he grunted, his displeasure evident in his tone. His words struck me, causing a wave of embarrassment to wash over me. I quickly straightened up, my face turning red for the second time that day.

Leaning my head against the cool glass of the window, I fought against the heavy drowsiness that had settled in. It was already late in the evening, and he had made it clear that we wouldn't be leaving until I completed my tasks. The growl of my empty stomach served as a reminder that I hadn't eaten anything all day.

I couldn't help but wonder where we were headed. We had already passed the turnoff to his house, and the car continued to speed along. I sat up a little straighter, realizing that we were heading somewhere specific. Thankfully, the pain in my feet from wearing those uncomfortable heels had subsided after spending most of the day sitting.

"Should we go for a walk this time?" I tentatively asked the person sitting next to me, his h