Chapter 351
Julie's point of view
He moved his head with immense strain and exhaustion, trying to look up into my eyes to ask in a spent voice: "What is this cursed thing now?! Haven't you had your fill of humiliating me?"
A dark, mysterious smile twisted the contours of my lips. "You will find out for yourself right now."
I spun my body around quickly, exiting the room with calm, audible steps into the outer hallway, which was drowned in silence. I violently flung open my brother Steve's wardrobe, causing a loud creak, and my hand reached inside to pull out another leather belt harsh, wide, and exceptionally thick.
I returned with the same rhythmic paces, holding the belt and folding it between my hands. The moment Jake's eyes landed on it from his position on the floor, his face contorted, and his features retreated in genuine dread.
"What is this nonsense?! What are you holding in your hand?"
