The mansion was finally silent after the long day of travel and family drama. Rudra led Sana into their massive bedroom and the sound of the heavy door locking felt like a final sentence. He did not look at her with any kindness. His eyes were like a predator that had finally been given permission to eat. He had spent years wanting this and he was not going to be gentle. He wanted to spoil her and mark her so deeply that she would never feel clean or free again.

Sana stood by the bed trembling while Rudra slowly took off his watch and shirt. He looked like a giant in the dimly lit room. He walked over to her and grabbed her hair to pull her head back. He wanted to see the fear in her eyes. He looked at the marks on her neck from earlier and he felt a surge of arrogant pride. He told her that tonight would be the longest night of her life. He said he was going to satisfy every bit of the hunger he had felt for years.