I huddled into a ball under the pelting cold water. My body was quivering. Eds pale, lifeless face was ingrained into my skull. I didn't even jump when the toilet door was slammed open, the wood bouncing against the tiled wall. "f**k this, you aren't sitting there getting sick." Lyle demanded. Pulling my body up Lyle planted me firmly on my feet. My limbs were rigid with the coldness, my body shaking uncontrollably. He stripped my clothes off my body slowly, taking his time until I was completely naked before him. The goose bumps peppered my skin as his hands skimmed up my waist. "I'm sorry." He whispered so faintly I almost didn't hear it. The rush of water filled my ears as Lyle ran a bath. It didn't take long for it to fill completely. As if I was a small child he lifted me into th