Bitter Awakening

Cleo drew in a deep breath and spoke to the bodyguards. "Hold her tight." The two bodyguards moved right in, one on each side, locking Cara firmly in place.

Cleo snatched up a rag and stuffed it straight into Cara's mouth. Without wasting a second, she started slapping Cara hard on both cheeks—again and again—until Cara's face was swollen.

With her mouth gagged, Cara couldn't beg, couldn't scream,