Alice’s P.O.V. I walk into the restaurant, feeling uneasy and taking slow steps. He has set the vibrating balls at the lowest intensity, but as I walk, they move inside me, driving me crazy. If I were at home, I would have loved the sensation, but in public, they are too agonising for me. I must admit, this monster is skilled at giving punishments. And I believe he deliberately punishes me more to hide his genuine emotions and prove to himself that he is still a monster. I wonder when he will realize that he has a heart where I have already made a place for myself. However, it’s a tremendous relief to know that he has feelings for me as well. The way he punishes me, I would have never guessed his true feelings if I hadn’t heard his words last night. I moan and stumble a bit while wal