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“I don’t.”
“We will see.”
“If…” I swallow. “If I’m good, shouldn’t I be rewarded?”
“Rewarded.So that’s what you want. How do you wish to berewarded, Lia?”
“It’s simple, really. For everything you’re pleased with, I get something in return.”
“You’re already getting a roof over your head, free meals, and immunity from prison. You think you can ask for other things?”
“That was the original agreement. You didn’t mention punishment back then, and yet you included them. I accepted them, so now, you should accept my suggestion.”
“Did you, though?”
“Did I what?”
“Accept your punishments.” His eyes are imploring mine so thoroughly that the feeling of being suffocated returns with a vengeance.
“Would it make a difference if I have?”
“Not really, no, but I’d like to know.”
“If it doesn’t make a difference, why would it matter if you know?”
“I’ll be able to assert whether I should break you in further, Lenochka.” His voice darkens with hidden intent. “So tell me, do I need to up my methods? Or have you smartened up to quit the habit of questioning me?”
I want to dig my nails into his chest, rip the surface open, and peer into his ribcage to see if he actually has a black heart. The more I talk to him, the surer I am that he feels no emotions. That he’s a devil with psychopathic tendencies only meant to wreak havoc on everything that stands in his path.
While I hate bowing down to him this easily, I have a purpose, and antagonizing him is the surest way to prevent me from reaching my goal.
What I show on the outside doesn’t matter anyway. On the inside, I completely abhor him, and that’s enough for my self-worth.
“I am getting used to the punishments. It’s only fair that rewards are included, too.”
“I don’t care about being fair.”
“Adrian, please.” I’m begging but saying it in an exasperated tone. “I promise not to ask for anything extravagant.”
“Still no.”
“Okay, let’s do it this way.”
“That’s one for the day.”
“What? Why?”
“What did I say about the word okay?”
Ugh.“Ok—I mean, fine.Fine.How about if I only ask for one reward a day?”
He shakes his head.
“Once every other day?”
“No.”
“Twice a week?”
