AXEL

Ashley's head was bowed and I could see her muscles flinch. I knew she was feeling so much pain. The whip had torn some flesh from her back, causing an open wound that was obviously stinging.

I grunted in dissatisfaction. I didn't like that I hurt her but I was more pissed at the fact that I wanted to make her feel better. I just felt a strong need to ease her pain. 1 Without thinking, I held her arm. In one pull, I dragged her up to her feet. She turned and looked at me. I tried to ...