Cold Retribution

The rattan cane snapped against Blair's back, the sound crisp and sharp. With the very first strike, her scream was so miserable and blood-curdling.

She staggered, unable to stay on her knees, and toppled forward. "It hurts, it hurts so much. Corbin, please, spare me."

Blair immediately grabbed Corbin's pant leg, begging for mercy.

'Is that all you can take?' Sloane thought coldly as she sat on th