**Razor**
After my bath, I changed into a more comfortable outfit and after checking the time on the wall clock, which indicated it was nearly midnight, I decided it was time to check up on Cross. With measured steps, I made my way to his room and entered without hesitation.
Cross was still in the same position as I left him, clearly exhausted and in pain. His trembling legs betrayed his struggle, and his sobs intensified on noticing my presence.
"Brother, please...have mercy." his voice trembled as he pleaded, trying to maintain composure.
It's been hours, I could see he had reached his fucking limit. With a heavy sigh, I picked up the horse whip from the floor and tossed it onto the bed. "You can stand up and turn around, Cross."
He let out a shaky breath and slowly rose to his feet, but he didn't dare meet my gaze as he turned around.
