She winced, feeling the throbbing ache intensify behind her eyes. As she tried to regain her composure, she could taste the metallic tang of blood on her lip where the force of the slap had split the delicate skin. Her vision blurred momentarily, making it difficult to focus on the room around her.
Vittoria left the spot and returned to Noah, this time forcing him to sit to the side and securing the metal chain around his ankles.
Lauren cried out, "What have I done to you that you have to do this to me? I never hurt you physically or mentally." She coughed as her throat was dry but continued, "I barely know you! I thought we could be friends. I-"
"Tsk, as I previously stated, you talk a lot. I think I should tape your mouth again. But I don't want to do this now." When she was done with the star and circle.
She came near Lauren and sat on the chair while Lauren was on the cold floor. Her body was cold and shivering from time to time.
