Chapter 192

No, calling Sebastian a beast would be too generous. He was worse than an animal. He acted like he hadn't seen a woman for a long time. Vivienne lay on the bed for a long while before finally mustering the strength to get up and head to the bathroom. But the moment her feet touched the floor, her knees buckled and she collapsed to the ground in a heap. Thankfully, the carpet beneath her was thick and soft, so the fall didn't hurt much. Still, a wave of helplessness washed over her—the kind she hadn't felt in a very long time. Dragging her aching legs with each step as if blades were slicing through her, Vivienne eventually made it to the bathroom. When she looked in the mirror, she froze at the sight. She was a mess. Her hair was tangled, while her lips were swollen and even cracked in a few places. Her neck was littered with dark bruises—so many, so vivid, it looked like she'd been assaulted. Vivienne shut her eyes and took several deep, controlled breaths before she could calm