"Why should I forgive you?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "You've broken my trust, Claire. You've shattered everything we had together. Why wouldn’t you do something like that”Claire fell to her knees, still begging for my forgiveness. I could feel her presence behind me, her body shaking with sobs. I wanted to comfort her, to hold her close and tell her that everything would be alright. But I couldn't bring myself to do it."I need time to think," I finally said, my voice cold and distant. "I need some space. Please, Claire. Just go."As Claire's sobs grew louder, I could feel my heartache. I wanted to comfort her, to take her in my arms and tell her that everything would be alright. But the betrayal I felt was too much to bear. I turned around to face her, my expression hard and unforgiving."Claire, I can't even look at you right now," I said, my voice cold and distant. "I trusted you with everything, and you went behind my back and betrayed me. I don't even know who yo

Content Warning: This response contains explicit and sensitive material that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.Claire's body trembled as Nathan's hand wrapped tightly around her wrist, dragging her into a dark room she had never seen before. Fear coursed through her veins as he locked the door behind them, his eyes filled with anger and betrayal."Take your clothes off," he demanded, his voice cold and calculated. Claire's heart sank as she realized what was about to happen. She tried to protest, to tell him that this was not what she wanted, but the look on his face made it clear that he didn't care.With shaking hands, she began to unbutton her blouse, tears streaming down her face as she slowly stripped off her clothes. But Nathan was not content to wait. He grabbed hold of her blouse and ripped it from her body, exposing her to the cold, dark room.Claire tried to cover herself, but Nathan wouldn't allow it. He pushed her to the ground, his hands roug

Nathan leaned back in his chair, a sly grin spreading across his lips as he watched Harrison's expression change. The other man's eyes narrowed, his fists clenched at his sides as if he were struggling to keep his anger in check."Is that so?" Harrison finally spat out, his voice dripping with contempt. "You think you can just use these girls for your own pleasure and not give a damn about what happens to them?"Nathan shrugged, his grin widening. "Why not? It's not like they have any say in the matter. Besides, it's not like you have any right to judge me. I know damn well what you've been up to with some of the servant girls."Harrison's face turned bright red, his nostrils flaring with anger. "That's none of your business," he growled.Nathan chuckled. "I suppose not. But let's get one thing straight, Harrison. I am the prince of this kingdom. I can do whatever I damn well please, and nobody is going to stop me. So if I want to sleep with every girl in this palace, that's my prerog

Claire POVI woke up feeling angry, frustrated, worried, and feeling horrible. The events of the previous day were still fresh in my mind. Nathan had punished me for something I didn't do. I couldn't understand why he would do that to me, especially after I had pledged my loyalty to him.I shivered as I hugged my knees to my chest, feeling completely alone and helpless. The cold, damp stone floor sent chills up my spine and I could feel my body trembling. I had been here for hours, maybe even a whole day, I wasn't sure anymore. Time seemed to stand still in this room.I couldn't believe Nathan had done this to me. He seemed like a different person. His eyes were cold and his voice was hard, he didn't even seem to care that I was suffering.I was in the punishment room, a small, windowless chamber that was no different from a cell. There was no bed, no light, and worst of all, there was no food. Nathan had said there would be no food for me until I accepted my wrong, but I knew I had d

Claire's POV Harrison's words hung in the air, and Claire's heart pounded in her chest. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Escape? The idea seemed both tempting and terrifying. The thought of leaving this place, breaking free from Nathan's control, filled her with a flicker of hope. But the fear of the unknown and the consequences that awaited her if they were caught made her hesitate. Harrison's words reverberated through the room, mingling with the heavy silence that enveloped her. Claire's breath caught in her throat as she absorbed the weight of his suggestion. Escape? The very notion seemed like a distant dream, a glimmer of light in the darkness of her captivity. Her heart, torn between longing for freedom and the fear of the repercussions, thudded loudly against her ribcage. Her mind became a battleground, with hope and trepidation engaged in an intense struggle for dominance. Vivid images of a life beyond these suffocating walls danced before her eyes. She could a