Kayden had hovered cautiously at the edge of the bed that night, afraid to cause his master any pain. Ysmenia had given Damien some of the pain medication that Kayden had taken after the whipping, so his master was flitting in and out of consciousness.
"Come here, kitten," Damien growled softly, wanting the boy closer. "Did you have fun outside with Ellis?"
Kayden nodded, with a slight smile, but then frowned down at his master's bruised body, wishing he could take away the pain. Ka