Chapter 21

Madison's POV I was waiting for the worst because I know that I'm already in trouble. Why are they all so heartless towards me? I'm just an unfortunate slave just like every one of them. Does it make sense that they hate me so much? I was still lost in thoughts when my doorknob clicked. My heart skipped a beat, and I gulped hard. In front of my door stood Mateo who was holding a cow skin whip. My heart sank, and tears circulated in my eyes. "Am I going to be flogged again?" I thought within myself. Fear gripped me, and I was visibly shaking. Okay! I know this is exactly what's going to happen. Mateo smirked at me, and cold shivers ran down my spine. I managed to sit up from the bed, but I couldn't stand on my feet. "Do you think you came here on a vacation? Or you think you're here as a princess?" He started, and I held my breath in fear. I didn't know what exactly to say, because I wouldn't want to get into trouble by saying a word. "Sir, I... I... I'm sorry I said what I said. Furthe