Chapter 38

Liam's POV

As I lay beside her, I wondered if I had gone too far, if I had broken her spirit beyond repair. But those thoughts were quickly pushed aside. She was mine, and I would do whatever it took to keep her in her place.

Yet, as I drifted off to sleep, her broken cries echoed in my mind, it was a haunting reminder of the night’s brutality. I had enjoyed myself tonight, but at what cost? The question remained unanswered, as sleep finally claimed me.

I woke up to the first light of dawn, glancing over at Maxine who was still deeply asleep. Her face was a picture of exhaustion, and the bruises from last night's session were still very clear. For a moment, I considered waking her to resume her training, but that would be cruel, even by my standards. She needed rest, and I would allow her that.

After freshening up, a thought struck me. It was time to put Clara in her place. She had become too comfortable and needed a reminder of her position.