” She paused and whispered, “Allison?”“Hmm?”“How badly did he ... Was he cruel?”Allison paused for a moment. “He raped me ... but he w...sn’t interested in causing pain, not like the others...” Allison sighed and reluctantly let her mind relive the memory. “It was Mandy’s turn for night shift work. She was feeling very depressed and looking awful. I ... I askedChicoto take me instead. Mandy started crying...”Allison sniffled and went on. “Chicotook me to his bedroom. I let him undress me. And. You are replacing the staff I've known since childhood. Please, my prince."He contemplated her. She could tell he enjoyed having the advantage. "I'll make that concession. As a wedding gift."Relief flooded through her. "Thank you." A second wedding gift, actually."Flora looked at him questioningly and he held out a hand to her, across the table, inviting her to stand. She did as he bade her and he came around the table to her. Flora thought that her imagination had intensified the memory of the. " I meekly replied. I stole a glance at Kate and was delighted in her choice of 'beauticians'. Kate was almost my height in her heels which were red and matched her nails and lipstick. Her hair was jet black and a stark contrast to her milky white skin. She was wearing a white smock that covered her to mid thigh. She was intimidating as she walked around Phil's desk."You see, Kate, I told you Karl would obey me. Now where would you like to work?" I think by the windows is perfect. The light is. People won’t even bother challenging me anymore.’ At that moment he removed his hands from mine. ‘I think you’re ready now to do it on your own. Just keep a firm grip, and try to use your legs like I showed you when you want to change direction. Head that way,’ he pointed off past the cluster of cabins that we were leaving behind. I had to admit, I was actually starting to get the hang of riding, although it really helped to have Tripp behind me, telling me exactly what to do. Beyond the cabins.