Nathan's eyes narrowed, and his expression darkened. He presumed it was another day

Unlike most times. Carl didn't dare release him. He stayed in the cell the entire night. Who knew what his family was going through in his absence

He didn't trust those people one bit

"T-tell me…how is Mom…did something happen…tell me, "Nathan said calmly, gripping the metal bars tightly. He was desperate to know. Carl was hesitant to say anything which bothered him greatly

"You should ask forgiveness the minute lady Laura steps her feet here, "Carl remarked, glancing up at Nathan. The only way for him to know if his family was okay… was by getting out

"That's not my concern damn it…how is Mom…my sisters …did…"Nathan was desperate to know how his mom was doing.

"She's not well… your mom and your sisters…came last night," Carl said lowering his gaze, Nathan's eyes widened. His heart raced

"Then does…"

"It's all over the news okay…I warned you to mind whom you pick a fight with…Lady Laura pressed charges against you the moment she regained consciousness" Carl said before Nathan could say anything. The young man was stubborn. In all of Huston, Nathan was the most stubborn bull he had ever seen. 

"This can't be…why the fuck didn't you let me see her!"Nathan growled nearly hitting Carl, however, the bars keeping him in wouldn't let him. Carl stepped back. He had no choice. Lady Laura gave strict orders not to let anyone see Nathan

"I took her home…she had a relapse…please ask forgiveness from lady Laura and leave from here," Carl remarked calmly. He understood the young man's hostility. His rage was justified however he needed to understand. Nothing was solved by violence. 

"Never…that woman does not deserve an ounce of my apology, "Nathan said coldly, he didn't like bowing to a woman. A woman like Laura disgusted him

"Then shall we…fix this the hard way" came a small melodious, pleasant voice. Nathan and Carl turned at the same time only to see an elegant woman.  Nathan thought he was seeing another woman. However, her voice said it all. No matter how much she hid her ugly face in layers of makeup. She was a black witch. With fangs and dark magic

"Lady Laura…greetings," Carl said with a slight bow, acknowledging Laura's presence. The lady gave him a half glance then stood in front of the metal bars. 

Carl was stunned seeing the lady. She was elegant, beautiful, and nothing like her age.

He always wondered why men went crazy seeing her. However, now he understood. She was the true definition of a goddess. She was wearing a print long sleeve tie work elegant, champagne dress, which stuck to her hourglass body. 

Her hair fell into waves to her waist. Laura was nothing but a beauty sensation. From her posture to her voice. She was indeed beautiful brunette

"What is this witch doing here… let me out or else"Nathan snarled. His cold eyes shifted to the lady before him. There was nothing special about her. If not for money she would be another ugly old woman on the street

"Chief of police…I'm indeed disappointed in you" Laura said, holding her purse gracefully. Her hand hung forward showing off her manicured hands. So smooth and clean

"L-lady Laura…I dare not…I kept"

"He still can run his mouth anyhow…it means he… wasn't punished accordingly"Laura cut him off and turned her attention to Nathan. The young man, so wild and interesting… Laura didn't know why he was so hostile

"He nearly killed me…a man who dares lay his hands on a woman…is not a man, "Laura remarked lazily, her lips curled upwards in a mocking smirk. Nathan was keeping quiet not because he feared her but because he didn't want to disappoint Carl. However, 

"I respect women… unfortunately some women I despise…women like yourself, "Nathan said bitterly. His expression held disgust and all of it directed at the vile woman before him. Laura gave a soft chuckle. Placing her hand on her mouth. She suppressed sarcastic laughter. 

"I see… chief of police, the torturing room…seems quiet… no screams, "Laura said, turning to look at Carl. Nathan was disappointed to see Carl acting like an obedient child. Carl nodded lowering his head even more

"Ahh…my bad…I'm sure cobwebs have taken root…how about we make use of it…now"Laura lamented turning back to Nathan. She ignored his angry stare

"Get your men, now!" her voice turned stern, and her expression morphed into a dark one as she fixed her cat-like eyes on Nathan. He could still stand. Run his mouth anyhow

"Y-yes… my lady," Carl said and gestured for the other officers to come closer.

"Take his clothes off"Laura gave her orders and stepped backward. Nathan didn't tear his gaze from the woman. Both were arrogant as they went into a never-ending staring contest. Neither wanted to lose. Both determined to show superiority

"Who do you think you are…do you think punishment will stop me"Nathan grumbled as soon as the barred door was opened and the officers cuffed him

"You can talk…make sure by the time you are done…he doesn't run his mouth anyhow…he needs to know who's in charge, "Laura remarked keeping her eyes on the man. He was handsome yet arrogant. Did he know the city or what? Hasn't he heard of her  "it's a police station… he committed a crime…why is he looking like some king and this is his palace"Laura scoffed disdainfully, wondering why the young man was arrogant despite being in a prison cell. It seemed these peasants had become fearless. They begged her for alms. She fed them and now, the same people were busy insulting her

Carl carried out Laura's orders. Nathan was dragged to the flogging room. Dark and wet, the smell of old rust and dried up blood lingered in the air. Nathan knew the floor was mixed in water and blood from the victims tortured before

"Chain him"Carl gave the orders. And the officers obeyed. The entire time Nathan didn't protest. His sharp eyes fixed on the woman now sitting down with her legs crossed elegantly. Such arrogance in a woman wasn't needed

"Good…I'm bored…make sure you use…something lethal"Laura said standing up. Smiling, she proceeded to where the young man was tied. His arms above his head and standing center of the vast room. There was no lighting, no windows to give light. It was slightly dark 

"Here…use this' ' Carl handed his baton to the warder. Nathan stayed put. Now reduced to nothing. He was stripped of his jeans and t-shirt. He was only in his briefs. Before a random woman. He was left naked. She was so shameless as to look at him

"Chief of police"Laura called out to Carl and he turned around immediately

"Lady Laura" Carl muttered and waited for the lady to give her orders

"I have something else," she said, digging in her purse. Nathan watched with vivid eyes. Nothing scared him..no amount of torture was new to him. The woman was wasting her time. However when she took out something familiar from her purse. Even Carl was startled

"Familiar isn't it…this is a hunting whip…I want you…to use this"Laura said handing the very same whip the young man came with to her office.