Jamie stayed silent, tears streaming down her face. Once she had gathered all the money, Ben threw a piece of clothing at her. "Put it on, right here in front of me."

She glanced at it and felt a surge of shame. There was hardly any fabric at all, mostly black lace, sheer and revealing. If this were a moment of intimacy, she might not have minded the outfit as much, but right now, it felt purely degrading. "Aren't you going to change? Or do you need my help?" Ben's gaze was unyielding, making her feel exposed.

They had been physically close many times, but she couldn't bring herself to change in front of him like this. Quietly, she asked, "Can I at least change in the other room?"

"In your sister's room, perhaps?" he replied sharply, his patience gone. Without waiting for her consent, he grabbed her shirt and ripped it apart. "I'll say it again. Change. Now."

She had no choice but to comply. With the living room windows open, she could feel the cold air on her skin, amplifying her discomfort.

After she was dressed, Ben pulled her into the kitchen, positioning her at the counter. He stood behind her, hands on her as she washed vegetables.

advantage, pressing himself against her and having his way with her from behind, leaving her

She was completely drained, her body barely able to hold

took a quick

walked in and saw them, that

release her as he calmly answered Winnie, "No, just wait in the

seen my sister? She's not in her room.

somewhere else, rather than here in the kitchen,

replied, dismissing the topic and

alone with Jamie in the kitchen. After a long, agonizing while, he finally released her. He glanced over the marks left on her skin, bruised and

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