Olivia POV

My ass was still smarting when Ellis got up onto the bed and I tried to find a comfortable position that didn’t put pressure on it, finally settling on my side.

“No,” I said, as Ellis opened the drawer to get the lotion.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, let it burn,” I said, referring to my ass.

Instead, he helped me out of my pants and my shirt, tucking me in wearing nothing but my underwear. My spirit was willing to fight and experience pain, ...