Chapter 78

Claire stumbled into the slave chamber, her body shaking with sobs. She couldn't believe what had happened. She had always been a strong and independent woman, but now she felt broken and helpless. She stripped off her clothes and turned on the shower, letting the hot water pour over her body as she tried to wash away the shame and disgust she felt.

The water was scalding hot, but she didn't care. She needed to feel the heat, to feel something other than the cold emptiness that had consumed her. As the steam rose around her, she began to scrub her skin with a rough washcloth, trying to erase any trace of the previous night's encounter. Her skin turned red under the force of her scrubbing, but she couldn't stop. She needed to feel clean, to rid herself of the scent of sex that lingered on her skin.

Her tears mixed with the water that cascaded down her face, making it hard to see. She choked back sobs as she tried to breathe. She hated herself for what she had done. She had given in to