Nicholas's POV:
Annoyed, I closed my eyes again, this time purposefully focusing on the growing ache in my balls as I pumped my fist up and down my dick, letting the hunger build. Even if she did hate me, so what? She probably should hate me, given everything I've done to her. I've never let such concerns stop me from doing what I wanted, and I was not about to start now. Talia will get used to the trackers just as she got used to being mine, and if the compound security was ever breached, she'll thank her lucky stars for my foresight.
Hearing the door open, I opened my eyes and saw her emerging from the bathroom. She still didn't look at me directly. Instead, she kept her eyes on the floor as she scurried to the bed and climbed under the covers, pulling the blanket up to her chin. Then she stared blankly at the ceiling as if I didn't even exist.
