Dominic hadn't returned to their room as she expected, holding her stomach. She had peered at her stomach a bruise beginning to form. The tender feeling already apparent, her childhood flashed in her mind.
Jacqueline's stomach rumbled, she had not eaten all day, at home she would only miss one meal but due to nerves and Dominic's punishment she had not eaten all day. Clenching her stomach she lay on his bed, trying to fall asleep. It was afternoon but that's how desperate she was.
There was a knock. "Come in,” Jacqueline called, slowly turning around she saw that there were three maids. One had a large tub and had placed it down, whilst the other two carried water and some herbs.
"His lordship requires we draw you a bath, my lady,” Jacqueline nodded as they began working, pouring the
