He convinced himself that he merely craved conquering her, never truly loving her.

Rena stepped out of the villa.

The rain had been pouring heavily and soaking the ground beneath her feet.

The sharp stinging pain from her high heels rubbing against her feet made each step a torturous ordeal. She walked on and on, oblivious to the growing ache, until her feet became raw and blood trickled down her heels.

She winced in pain yet did not say a word as she tried to withstand the pain.