Chapter 17

Only then did I realize that the strong, unbreakable bonds that held me were not as constricting as they started off being. They were now cradling me like a precious object, but I did not mistake that as a sign of weakness because I knew if I made any sudden movements, they would tighten on me again without hesitation. I knew the strength in these arms, and in my still dazed brain only one name spilled out.

"Master," I whispered.

My body relaxed, and the anger drained from me like water out of a sieve.

"Good girl," whispered Master Kevin in my ear, pride oozing from his voice.

I leaned back against him with a sigh and let them take over. I did not need to be strong right now, they were here, and they would take care of me.

Warning bells went off in my head, reminding me that I didn't want them to take care of me, I needed to stand on my own two feet and stay away from them.

Especially now that the danger was not gone.

I stiffened and started to pull away. But Kevin's arms tightene