Chapter 125

I nod and relax my body, showing him I’ll behave, and he seems to pick up on it, his smile strengthening, and his face softens. I can almost taste the tension seeping out as he leans in to undo the first buckle. He makes fast and light work of releasing me from the bed and jumps back cautiously when he unties the last ankle strap, eyeing me from a distance as I slowly sit up and regain my bearings. It takes a minute, and my head swims as I level up, aware I have only this gown on to cover my modesty, and it falls forward off my shoulders as I move, telling me it’s not even tied at the back. They must have thrown it on before restraining me, and I reach back to pull it together again. “Just let me go. I’m not interested in this place or your work. I have plans of my own and a route. I’ll happily get back to that.” I point out, trying to sound sincere, but the older man’s eyes narrow, and he frowns at me, shaking his head apologetically. “Oh, my dear, I’m afraid I’m not the one who makes