A Punishment of Predicaments
"That's the third time you've failed me." His voice was low and filled with fury; as if I had purposefully disobeyed him. I wanted to tell him how hard I really tried, to beg or throw myself at his mercy; but I knew it wasn't done. So I stood silent and trembling, unable to look at him as I felt his presence tower over me. "You brought this on yourself so you can administer your punishment to yourself." Terrified, I braved a brief glance at his face and the look I saw made me wish I could...