Chapter 124: The Virgin And The Masters, Part 35, Guilt?

CHARLOTTE

“How are you feeling now?” asks my Master. “Better now that you´ve caught up on some sleep?”

“Mmm, yes. Much better thanks.”

“Come and sit with me.” He holds out a welcoming arm, inviting me to the couch with him.

I join him, trying not to wince as, stiffly, I sit.

“Charlotte. Is something wrong?”

I bite back against the pain. “I´m fine, Master.”

He watches me. “No, you´re not. What´s the matter?”

What do I say?

“Michael... punished me...”

He stares at me, his expression unbelieving. “Michael? Punished you? What did he do?”

I don´t know what to say, so I remain silent, trying not to chew my lip.

His faces changes, clouding over. “Stand up. Show me yourself.” Still, I hesitate. “Charlotte! Do as I say. I want to see.”

I try stagger upright, but my thigh and buttock muscles are bruised and stiff.