Breaking Bonds

“He knew, Mom. He’s known forever and it is what makes the things he’s done so much worse. He’s been in the room when you’ve removed my top from me and left me in a bra to whip me across the bag at his command.”

Bettina shot a worried glance at Gideon at Amalia’s accusation. “It was for your own good, Amalia.”

“You whipped my child with a flogger, Bettina. Do you have any idea how much I want to d