Christine immediately howled in response. Mark paused for a few seconds and then struck again, the strap covering her entire bottom side to side, just... slightly below the first stripe. Christine howled again. Mark waited a moment for Christine to recover. He then said, “Alright, Christine. I want you to tell me how many more with the strap you want.” Christine was not quite prepared for the question. She thought about it for a long moment. Part of her wanted no more, but that part of her was. He is sitting on the bed and I am in his lap. He is rubbing my back, kissing my hair and cradling me like I am his child and he is my mother.“I am not a threat to you. I won’t hurt you. Never. I am not lying to you. I never do.”Listening this I feel that the air has become thin and light. I am at least able to breathe now. After a minute or two I want to get away from this man who kidnapped and ask him why did he do so? But I don’t have the courage. Definitely this man has the potential to. The dog was jumping up on Tess's legs, it's tail in overdrive as it was pleased to see her. "We had a ball thanks," Dave replied. "Are you all packed and ready to go? Drew asked. "I was packed and ready yesterday. First light tomorrow I'm off. I can't wait to have a bit of a break from the farm." "Anything you want us to do for you except feed and water your chickens?" Drew asked him. "Not really. Just check the house and the sheds when you come over," Geoff said."Can we borrow the small. " And he gave her a kiss on her cheek."Well, we must be leaving, Aithen is a week away and the King is waiting." With that Aaron and Reg made their way to the stables where their horses were already saddled. As they walked their horses toward the practice arena Master Caleb approached."I would not have left before saying goodbye," Aaron smiled while grasping his forearm."Oh, I know that," Caleb laughed. "I figured to meet you half way. You be careful and mind your lessons. Basic sword forms.