Courage Arises

“What did I just do?” thought Sira a second later after successfully spitting on Damian's handsome face. Damian was silent, his face red with anger.

“I didn't mean to,” Sira's words were cut short. Damian's hand firmly gripped Sira's shoulder.

“This time, you're really going to suffer!” Damian snapped, then pushed Sira's body roughly onto the sofa.

Sira's body bounced off the sofa. Damian's eyes looked like an angry demon. Sira staggered back, knowing what Damian would do. Sure enough, Damian undid his belt and prepared to hit Sira.

“You're scared, aren't you?” said Damian as he approached Sira, swinging his belt in the air.

Sira lowered her face. She clenched her hands tightly. Strengthening her heart, so as not to be weak in front of Damian.

“You think I'm scared? I've had my fill of torture? Do you think I'm afraid of your torture?” Sira retorted standing up, looking Damian square in the eyes.

Damian was very surprised by Sira's overly bold reaction. Even for a few seconds, Damian