We can't work you like this, two days running. You stay away from here tomorrow, and don't throw at the park, either. On the road, you just do whateve... Carlos says. That's what they're paying you for -- those big American Association bucks. We'll pick this up when you get back. You keep accounts, on the road, for me, just like when you report to Carlos, about what you and I are doing here. I'm gonna be needing to know when you throw -- even in the bullpen -- and how much." You want me to work. SMACK! “Bark.”He gave her another, shorter, moment and then began in earnest.SMACK! “Bark.” SMACK! “Bark.” SMACK! “Bark.” SMACK! “Bark.” …The blows came fast and hard and for longer than she could remember happening in the past. She kept her eyes closed and concentrated on the pain and her responses. After somewhere around twenty, she lost count as it felt like her skin was on fire.Finally, he stopped and lifted his hand off her back.“Stay there, Violet. I’ll be right back.”She knew he was. I'm enjoying myself and I think you are too. Now come on, I've got a stunning daughter for the day and I want to make the most of it."Well, this was my idea, he thought. Roll with it"It must be time to get some lunch soon, come on I think I know the very place." They headed off through the square and on past the church to the pedestrian part of King Street where the smartest designer shops are. There followed a whirl of looking in windows, checking labels and trying on more dresses and. He had that faithful guard dog of his hold me down while he sliced up the side of my face. You like it? 'L' for liar. That's what he called me. He thinks I lied to him about Marissa. I'm going to teach you to open your mouth around me."Gerhardt inhaled deeply, reaching up to swipe the back of his hand over a stream of blood that oozed from the letter carved into his left cheek. That's when she saw the leather bullwhip he had used to awaken her. She began to struggle, only now realizing that her.