1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,040 Matthias shoves me off, leaving me in a daze. Damn. I can still feel his lips on mine, 2 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:14,640 still taste his tongue down my throat. A soft involuntary moan escapes me as I open my eyes 3 00:00:14,640 --> 00:00:20,960 to see Matthias returning to his desk. He sinks into his chair, reaching for his gun like nothing 4 00:00:20,960 --> 00:00:27,840 happened. Like he didn't just steal something from me. How can he be so unfazed by what we just 5 00:00:27,840 --> 00:00:35,360 did? I blink at him, my thoughts scrambling, searching for something, anything to say. 6 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:43,440 My mind is still trying to wrap itself around the fact that I kissed Matthias. No, not just 7 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:50,320 kissed. I was consumed by him, devoured in a way I had only imagined in my worst, most desperate 8 00:00:50,320 --> 00:00:57,760 moments. It's something I yearned for, something I wished for in the dark. And now, now that it's 9 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:05,760 happened, I can't even think straight. I adjust myself, clearing my throat, trying to ground myself. 10 00:01:06,720 --> 00:01:13,280 But I'm scared. Matthias leans back into his chair, slipping his gun into the drawer with a calmness 11 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:20,080 that makes my stomach twist. There's no sign of lust in his expression. No trace of desire. 12 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:28,640 No indication that he enjoyed what just happened between us. Instead, I feel used. 13 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:36,560 Moments like this are supposed to make me feel something, something good. But all I feel is rage. 14 00:01:37,760 --> 00:01:40,960 I open my mouth to speak, but Matthias cuts me off. 15 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:44,240 Now that you've gotten what you wanted, he says smoothly, 16 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:48,400 I expect you to be a good girl and report to work tomorrow morning, bright and early. 17 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:50,400 I scowl. 18 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:52,400 You think I wanted that? 19 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:56,400 My voice shakes, but not from weakness, from fury. 20 00:01:56,400 --> 00:02:00,400 You think I wanted your tongue down my fucking throat? 21 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:06,400 Of course I did, but not like that. And I'll be damned if I let him think he gave me something I craved. 22 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:14,400 Matthias smirks, boredom flickering across his face. He flicks his wrist dismissively. 23 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:20,400 Say whatever you want, but I know very well, by the way you moaned and welcomed my tongue, 24 00:02:20,400 --> 00:02:22,400 that you enjoyed every second of it. 25 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:28,400 I huff. Matthias watches me with that same detached, disinterested look, 26 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:30,400 like I'm nothing more than an inconvenience. 27 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:34,400 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do. 28 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:38,400 My jaw tightens. My nails dig into my palms. 29 00:02:38,400 --> 00:02:42,400 You don't care, do you? You've been avoiding me for months. 30 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:46,400 And when I finally do something to get your attention, you kiss me? 31 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:48,400 What kind of fucked up game is this? 32 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:50,400 He doesn't even flinch. 33 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:58,400 He just picks up a pen, flipping open a notebook, his diary maybe, and starts writing as if I don't exist. 34 00:02:58,400 --> 00:03:04,400 When he finally finishes, he looks up at me with the same cool detachment. 35 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:06,400 I don't have time for childish games, Katia. 36 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:08,400 You've made your feelings for me very clear. 37 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:12,400 I'm sorry to say they aren't mutual. 38 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:14,400 A knife to the gut would have hurt less. 39 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:16,400 I gave you what you wanted. 40 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:18,400 He continues. 41 00:03:18,400 --> 00:03:20,400 Now return the favor by getting back to fucking work. 42 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,400 I don't know why I even bother. 43 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:26,400 I shake my head, swallowing the lump in my throat. 44 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:28,400 I am not a child. 45 00:03:28,400 --> 00:03:30,400 Matthias shrugs. 46 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:32,400 Maybe not anymore. 47 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:34,400 But you sure as fuck act like it. 48 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,400 Grow up. Start taking responsibility. 49 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:38,400 Not everything is about you. 50 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:40,400 Whatever. 51 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:42,400 I snap. 52 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:44,400 You're an asshole. 53 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,400 I don't wait for his response. 54 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:50,400 I turn and storm out, slamming the door behind me. 55 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:52,400 But the worst part? 56 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:56,400 I can still feel his goddamn lips on mine. 57 00:03:56,400 --> 00:03:58,400 And I hate it. 58 00:03:58,400 --> 00:04:00,400 I hate that it'll linger. 59 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:04,400 That it'll haunt me until the next time he decides to use me like a pawn in his twisted game. 60 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:06,400 I hate that I won't be able to stop thinking about it. 61 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:10,400 Because Matthias knew exactly what he was doing. 62 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:12,400 For him, everything is about control. 63 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:14,400 And by kissing me, he thinks he's won. 64 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:16,400 But he hasn't. 65 00:04:16,400 --> 00:04:18,400 I step outside. 66 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:22,400 My movements controlled, measured, and head towards the waiting car to take me home. 67 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:24,400 I was supposed to make a scene. 68 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:26,400 Throw a fit. 69 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:28,400 Anything but this. 70 00:04:28,400 --> 00:04:30,400 I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about it. 71 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,400 I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about it. 72 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:34,400 Anything but this. 73 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:38,400 But instead, I force a smile. 74 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:40,400 Slipping inside like a well-trained dog. 75 00:04:40,400 --> 00:04:42,400 Obedient. 76 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:44,400 Passive. 77 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:46,400 A lie. 78 00:04:46,400 --> 00:04:48,400 Matthias thinks he holds the power. 79 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:50,400 But he's wrong. 80 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:52,400 He kissed me. 81 00:04:52,400 --> 00:04:54,400 He may act indifferent, but I see through him. 82 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:58,400 When I return to my apartment, I call Fens, an old friend from college. 83 00:04:58,400 --> 00:05:00,400 He once wanted more. 84 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:02,400 Wanted us to be something real. 85 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,400 But I refused. 86 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:06,400 I couldn't let Matthias' wrath touch him. 87 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:08,400 I'd rather have Fens alive and distant than risk him being erased. 88 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,400 Dead. 89 00:05:10,400 --> 00:05:12,400 He was my best project partner. 90 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,400 The one person I could rely on. 91 00:05:14,400 --> 00:05:16,400 And I wasn't going to let Matthias ruin that, too. 92 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:18,400 But things are different now. 93 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:20,400 I'm free. 94 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:22,400 Free to live. 95 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:24,400 To breathe. 96 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:26,400 To take back what was stolen from me. 97 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:28,400 I'm free. 98 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:30,400 To take back what was stolen from me. 99 00:05:30,400 --> 00:05:32,400 And that means dating again. 100 00:05:32,400 --> 00:05:34,400 I haven't been with anyone in two years. 101 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:38,400 Not since my last boyfriend disappeared two days after we slept together. 102 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:40,400 I stopped dating. 103 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:42,400 Stopped fucking. 104 00:05:42,400 --> 00:05:44,400 But tonight, that changes. 105 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:48,400 I slip into a short purple sparkly dress and head downstairs when Fens texts that he's outside. 106 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:50,400 The nightclub is only a few minutes away. 107 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:52,400 Just enough time for Matthias to be alerted of my whereabouts. 108 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:54,400 I'm free. 109 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:56,400 I'm free. 110 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:58,400 Matthias is always in the mood to be alerted of my whereabouts. 111 00:05:58,400 --> 00:06:00,400 He always knows. 112 00:06:00,400 --> 00:06:02,400 Even without cameras or a bodyguard, 113 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:04,400 he finds a way. 114 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:06,400 Probably my phone. 115 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:08,400 I don't care. 116 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:12,400 He can go fuck himself while I focus on getting fucked by Fens tonight. 117 00:06:12,400 --> 00:06:14,400 We settle at the bar, 118 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:16,400 drinks in hand, 119 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:18,400 talking about finance, life, 120 00:06:18,400 --> 00:06:20,400 the usual. 121 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:22,400 It's mundane, almost boring. 122 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:24,400 But there's something comforting in the normalcy. 123 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:26,400 Still, I half expected Fens to get us a booth. 124 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:28,400 The bar is crowded, 125 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:30,400 loud, 126 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:32,400 not exactly what I had in mind. 127 00:06:32,400 --> 00:06:34,400 Fens is mid-joke when a man in a suit 128 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:36,400 and sunglasses steps up to me. 129 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:38,400 Ma'am? 130 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:40,400 The guy says, 131 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:42,400 my stomach twists. 132 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:44,400 Annoyance must be written all over my face because Fens stiffens 133 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:46,400 beside me. 134 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:48,400 His jaw locking as he eyes the man with 135 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:50,400 barely concealed hostility. 136 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:52,400 Can I help you? 137 00:06:52,400 --> 00:06:54,400 Fens snaps? 138 00:06:54,400 --> 00:06:56,400 We're in the middle of something, if you want to drink the bars that way. 139 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:58,400 I raise a hand before this gets ugly. 140 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:00,400 I know what happens if he pushes this too far. 141 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:02,400 Fens doesn't. 142 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:04,400 He's not part of this world. 143 00:07:04,400 --> 00:07:06,400 He doesn't understand the kind of men Matthias keeps around him. 144 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:08,400 It's fine. 145 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,400 I say, forcing calm into my voice. 146 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:12,400 I know him. 147 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:14,400 Fens doesn't relax, 148 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:16,400 but he doesn't push either. 149 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:18,400 What do you want? 150 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,400 I want to be a man. 151 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,400 What do you want? 152 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:24,400 I ask the man. 153 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:26,400 You need to come with me. 154 00:07:26,400 --> 00:07:28,400 No, I'm good here. 155 00:07:28,400 --> 00:07:30,400 The boss says, 156 00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:32,400 Fens is already on his feet, sizing the guy up, 157 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,400 rolling his sleeves like he's ready to start 158 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:36,400 something he won't be able to finish. 159 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:38,400 Fens. 160 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:40,400 I warn. 161 00:07:40,400 --> 00:07:42,400 This guy doesn't seem to understand what no means. 162 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:44,400 Thanks, but it's fine. 163 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,400 I place a hand on his shoulder, 164 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,400 and he hesitates before finally 165 00:07:48,400 --> 00:07:50,400 sinking back onto the stool. 166 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:52,400 I'll be back in a few minutes. 167 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:54,400 Is this a joke? 168 00:07:54,400 --> 00:07:56,400 His voice is sharp, suspicious. 169 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:58,400 Are you in trouble, and who the fuck is this guy? 170 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:00,400 No. 171 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:02,400 I lie. 172 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:04,400 Just work stuff. 173 00:08:04,400 --> 00:08:06,400 A client. 174 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:08,400 His frown deepens. 175 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:10,400 I thought you quit. 176 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,400 I force a nervous chuckle. 177 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,400 I'll explain later. Give me five minutes. 178 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:16,400 He doesn't believe me. 179 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:18,400 But he lets me go. 180 00:08:18,400 --> 00:08:20,400 And of course, Matthias is here. 181 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:22,400 There's no other reason why I'm being led 182 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:24,400 upstairs, past the pulsing 183 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:26,400 lights and deafening music, 184 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:28,400 into the VVIP 185 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:30,400 section where he waits. 186 00:08:30,400 --> 00:08:32,400 The elevator doors slide open, 187 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:34,400 revealing a dimly lit hallway 188 00:08:34,400 --> 00:08:36,400 bathed in eerie blue light. 189 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:38,400 The air is thick, suffocating. 190 00:08:38,400 --> 00:08:40,400 My pulse quickens as we take 191 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:42,400 the second door on the right. 192 00:08:42,400 --> 00:08:44,400 Inside, 193 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:46,400 the room is massive. 194 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,400 Carpeted, decadent, 195 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:50,400 and silent, save for 196 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:52,400 the muffled base from below. 197 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:54,400 A glass balcony overlooks 198 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,400 the chaos of the nightclub. 199 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:58,400 But up here, it's different. 200 00:08:58,400 --> 00:09:00,400 Darker, quieter, 201 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:02,400 a perfect layer for Matthias the bat. 202 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:04,400 I sigh when I spot him. 203 00:09:04,400 --> 00:09:06,400 Sprawled across a velvet couch 204 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:08,400 like he owns the place. 205 00:09:08,400 --> 00:09:10,400 He probably does. 206 00:09:10,400 --> 00:09:12,400 I sigh when I spot him. 207 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:14,400 He probably does. 208 00:09:14,400 --> 00:09:16,400 He doesn't move when I enter. 209 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:18,400 Doesn't even acknowledge me at first. 210 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:20,400 Just takes a slow sip of his drink. 211 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:22,400 Eyes locked on nothing. 212 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:24,400 Annoyed, I step into his 213 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:26,400 line of sight, folding my arms. 214 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,400 What do you want? 215 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:30,400 My voice is sharp. 216 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:32,400 Don't you see I'm on a date? 217 00:09:32,400 --> 00:09:34,400 Matthias scoffs, 218 00:09:34,400 --> 00:09:36,400 the corner of his mouth lifting 219 00:09:36,400 --> 00:09:38,400 in something between amusement and disgust. 220 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:40,400 You just love ruining things. 221 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:42,400 Is that what you call a date? 222 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:44,400 His voice drips with condescension. 223 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:46,400 A lousy club? 224 00:09:46,400 --> 00:09:48,400 A drink by the bar? 225 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:50,400 Not even a booth? I'm embarrassed for you. 226 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:52,400 What I do with my life, 227 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:54,400 who I date, has nothing to do with you. 228 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:56,400 His expression hardens. 229 00:09:56,400 --> 00:09:58,400 It has everything to do with me, princess. 230 00:09:58,400 --> 00:10:00,400 What you do is a reflection of me. 231 00:10:00,400 --> 00:10:02,400 I blink. 232 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:04,400 A reflection of you? 233 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:06,400 Yes. 234 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:08,400 The loudest sound of the nightclub 235 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:10,400 Yes. 236 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:12,400 The last thing I need is to hear the talk. 237 00:10:12,400 --> 00:10:14,400 Oh, is that Matthias Ford's woman? 238 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:16,400 A reckless little thing with poor taste in men? 239 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:18,400 I laugh. 240 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:20,400 Loud. 241 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:22,400 Your woman? 242 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:24,400 His jaw clenches. 243 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:26,400 Good. I've finally gotten under his skin. 244 00:10:26,400 --> 00:10:28,400 What did you think this was? 245 00:10:28,400 --> 00:10:30,400 Some fairy tale? 246 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:32,400 You playing house while I play along? 247 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:34,400 I stare at him. 248 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:36,400 My breath steady, but my blood boiling. 249 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:38,400 I am not your woman. 250 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:40,400 Then his voice turns ice cold. 251 00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:42,400 Your father sold you to me. 252 00:10:42,400 --> 00:10:44,400 I own you, Katia. 253 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:46,400 That means I can do whatever I want with you. 254 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:48,400 Fuck you, Matthias. 255 00:10:48,400 --> 00:10:50,400 I barely have time to react before he moves. 256 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,400 In one swift motion, 257 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:54,400 he grabs my hips, 258 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:56,400 pulling me toward him. 259 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:58,400 The bass from the club below 260 00:10:58,400 --> 00:11:00,400 thuds in my chest. 261 00:11:00,400 --> 00:11:02,400 But up here, 262 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:04,400 everything feels like a dream. 263 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:06,400 But up here, everything feels still. 264 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,400 Too still. 265 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:10,400 My heart is pounding. 266 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:12,400 My thoughts are racing. 267 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:14,400 Shit. 268 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:16,400 Shit. 269 00:11:16,400 --> 00:11:18,400 What did you just say? 270 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:20,400 I lift my chin. 271 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:22,400 I said fuck you. 272 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:24,400 A slow smirk spreads across his lips. 273 00:11:24,400 --> 00:11:26,400 Dangerous. 274 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:28,400 Predatory. 275 00:11:28,400 --> 00:11:30,400 Matthias' hands skim down my bare thigh. 276 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,400 Then he releases me just as suddenly. 277 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:34,400 Take it off. 278 00:11:34,400 --> 00:11:36,400 I stare. 279 00:11:36,400 --> 00:11:38,400 Sorry. 280 00:11:38,400 --> 00:11:40,400 Come again? 281 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,400 His expression doesn't change. 282 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:44,400 I don't have all night, Katia. 283 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:46,400 I have bodies to burn. 284 00:11:46,400 --> 00:11:48,400 Take it off. 285 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:50,400 My stomach knots. 286 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:52,400 What are you... 287 00:11:52,400 --> 00:11:54,400 Before I can finish, his fingers slip under my dress. 288 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:56,400 He hooks onto the thin lace of my thong 289 00:11:56,400 --> 00:11:58,400 and snaps it, 290 00:11:58,400 --> 00:12:00,400 the sting burning into my skin. 291 00:12:00,400 --> 00:12:02,400 Shock paralyzes me. 292 00:12:02,400 --> 00:12:04,400 But Matthias just points at his watch 293 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:06,400 and taps the face. 294 00:12:06,400 --> 00:12:08,400 Silent and waiting. 295 00:12:08,400 --> 00:12:10,400 I scan the room. 296 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:12,400 It's just us. 297 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:14,400 Him. His three men. 298 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,400 A few staff members. 299 00:12:16,400 --> 00:12:18,400 I should walk away. 300 00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:20,400 Tell him to go fuck himself. 301 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:22,400 But I don't. 302 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:24,400 Because this man has me in a chokehold and he fucking knows it. 303 00:12:24,400 --> 00:12:26,400 My fingers tremble as I peel the fabric down my legs. 304 00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:28,400 Matthias takes it. 305 00:12:28,400 --> 00:12:30,400 Setting it beside him. 306 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:32,400 Then his hand moves between my thighs. 307 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:34,400 A single push on my inner leg. 308 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:36,400 And I open for him. 309 00:12:36,400 --> 00:12:38,400 I exhale. 310 00:12:38,400 --> 00:12:40,400 He eyes me. 311 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:42,400 I eye him. 312 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:44,400 His brown eyes. 313 00:12:44,400 --> 00:12:46,400 Dark, sinful, void of anything human. 314 00:12:46,400 --> 00:12:48,400 Lock onto mine. 315 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,400 If a priest looked into them, 316 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:52,400 he'd call Matthias the devil himself. 317 00:12:52,400 --> 00:12:54,400 And then... 318 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:56,400 I gasp. 319 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:58,400 His finger dips inside me. 320 00:12:58,400 --> 00:13:00,400 Are you always this wet for me? 321 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:02,400 I grit my teeth. 322 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:04,400 No. 323 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:06,400 I spit the word at him. 324 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:08,400 But it lacks conviction. 325 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:10,400 Matthias smiles. 326 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:12,400 I stay still. 327 00:13:12,400 --> 00:13:14,400 Stiff as a board. 328 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:16,400 Refusing to give him the satisfaction. 329 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:18,400 But it feels so good. 330 00:13:18,400 --> 00:13:20,400 Too fucking good. 331 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:22,400 I press my lips together. 332 00:13:22,400 --> 00:13:24,400 Stifling my breath. 333 00:13:24,400 --> 00:13:26,400 But he moves faster. 334 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:28,400 Deeper. 335 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:30,400 Fingers curling just right. 336 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:32,400 Wicked girl. 337 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:34,400 He murmurs. 338 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:36,400 You'd rather deny yourself than let me have the satisfaction. 339 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:38,400 But seeing you like this, 340 00:13:38,400 --> 00:13:40,400 that's my satisfaction. 341 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:42,400 His thumb brushes my clit and I break. 342 00:13:42,400 --> 00:13:44,400 A whimper escapes before I can stop it. 343 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:46,400 My hands fly to his shoulders. 344 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:48,400 Gripping him as my body betrays me. 345 00:13:48,400 --> 00:13:50,400 I'm not a wimp. 346 00:13:50,400 --> 00:13:52,400 I'm a wimp. 347 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:54,400 He betrays me. 348 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:56,400 That's it. 349 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:58,400 Fuck. 350 00:13:58,400 --> 00:14:00,400 I gasp, struggling to breathe. 351 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:02,400 My voice trembles. 352 00:14:02,400 --> 00:14:04,400 Why are you... 353 00:14:04,400 --> 00:14:06,400 Matthias tilts his head. 354 00:14:06,400 --> 00:14:08,400 Fingers pressing deeper. 355 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,400 Doing what? 356 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:12,400 I lose myself. 357 00:14:12,400 --> 00:14:14,400 Legs wide. 358 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:16,400 Mouth open. 359 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:18,400 Whatever this is, I'm too frazzled to care. 360 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:20,400 My body isn't mine anymore. 361 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:22,400 I'm going to be like him, to his touch. 362 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:24,400 To whatever spell he has over me. 363 00:14:24,400 --> 00:14:26,400 You like that? 364 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:28,400 Fuck. 365 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:30,400 I moan out loud. 366 00:14:30,400 --> 00:14:32,400 Close to oblivion. 367 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:34,400 Then, a voice cuts through the haze. 368 00:14:34,400 --> 00:14:36,400 What the fuck is this? 369 00:14:36,400 --> 00:14:38,400 The world slams back into focus. 370 00:14:38,400 --> 00:14:40,400 I freeze. 371 00:14:40,400 --> 00:14:42,400 I turn to the door. 372 00:14:42,400 --> 00:14:44,400 Fends. 373 00:14:44,400 --> 00:14:46,400 His face is a mix of shock. 374 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:48,400 Disgust. 375 00:14:48,400 --> 00:14:50,400 I jump off Matthias, 376 00:14:50,400 --> 00:14:52,400 yanking my dress down. 377 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:54,400 Is this what you came up here for? 378 00:14:54,400 --> 00:14:56,400 His voice is sharp. 379 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:58,400 Venomous. 380 00:14:58,400 --> 00:15:00,400 I was worried, and now I find you what? 381 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:02,400 Writing another man on our date? 382 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:04,400 Fends, I'm sorry. 383 00:15:04,400 --> 00:15:06,400 His laugh is bitter. 384 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:08,400 Do you always fuck your clients? 385 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:10,400 Is that how you got that position? 386 00:15:10,400 --> 00:15:12,400 No. 387 00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:14,400 He shakes his head. 388 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:16,400 I thought you were better than this. 389 00:15:16,400 --> 00:15:18,400 He walks out. 390 00:15:18,400 --> 00:15:20,400 Fends, wait! 391 00:15:20,400 --> 00:15:22,400 I rush after him, but he's already gone. 392 00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:24,400 I whip around to Matthias, 393 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:26,400 fury burning through my veins. 394 00:15:26,400 --> 00:15:28,400 You did this. 395 00:15:28,400 --> 00:15:30,400 He leans back, 396 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:32,400 relaxed, lazy. 397 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:34,400 Slowly, he lifts his hand. 398 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:36,400 The same hand he had inside me 399 00:15:36,400 --> 00:15:38,400 minutes ago, 400 00:15:38,400 --> 00:15:40,400 and inhales it. 401 00:15:40,400 --> 00:15:42,400 He smiles. 402 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:44,400 I only did what you wanted me to do, Princess. 403 00:15:44,400 --> 00:15:46,400 I grit my teeth and bolt. 404 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:48,400 Fends barely looks at me 405 00:15:48,400 --> 00:15:50,400 when I find him at the bar. 406 00:15:50,400 --> 00:15:52,400 Fends, I'm sorry. 407 00:15:52,400 --> 00:15:54,400 His voice is quiet. 408 00:15:54,400 --> 00:15:56,400 Hurt. 409 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:58,400 I liked you, a whole fucking lot. 410 00:15:58,400 --> 00:16:00,400 And when you called, I thought... 411 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:02,400 I thought this was something real. 412 00:16:02,400 --> 00:16:04,400 His voice cracks. 413 00:16:04,400 --> 00:16:06,400 But you had me fooled. 414 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,400 No. 415 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:10,400 I sigh. 416 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:12,400 Please, can you just take me away from here? 417 00:16:12,400 --> 00:16:14,400 I'll explain everything in the car. 418 00:16:14,400 --> 00:16:16,400 Silence. 419 00:16:16,400 --> 00:16:18,400 Then he nods. 420 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:20,400 Fine. 421 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:22,400 I pull my phone from my dress 422 00:16:22,400 --> 00:16:24,400 and toss it onto the bar. 423 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,400 Fends raises an eyebrow. 424 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:28,400 You're leaving it? 425 00:16:28,400 --> 00:16:30,400 I glare at the device. 426 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:32,400 Yep, let's go. 427 00:16:32,400 --> 00:16:34,400 I don't tell Fends the entire truth. 428 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,400 Just that I owed the client 429 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:38,400 a lot of money and had to pay it back. 430 00:16:38,400 --> 00:16:40,400 He doesn't take it lightly, 431 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:42,400 wants to go to the police. 432 00:16:42,400 --> 00:16:44,400 But after convincing him that I'm fine, 433 00:16:44,400 --> 00:16:46,400 he settles. 434 00:16:46,400 --> 00:16:48,400 I make him promise not to say 435 00:16:48,400 --> 00:16:50,400 or do anything. 436 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:53,400 The last thing I need is him confronting Mathias. 437 00:16:53,400 --> 00:16:56,400 Mathias won't hesitate to snap his neck. 438 00:16:56,400 --> 00:16:59,400 After an hour-long talk at the park, 439 00:16:59,400 --> 00:17:01,400 Fends brings me home. 440 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:03,400 And that's it. 441 00:17:03,400 --> 00:17:05,400 For the first time, I feel free. 442 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:08,400 No tracking, no surveillance, 443 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:11,400 no looming shadow dictating my every move. 444 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:14,400 I know there will be consequences, 445 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:17,400 but for now, I'll take what I can get. 446 00:17:17,400 --> 00:17:20,400 I settle into bed and set my alarm for 10 in the morning. 447 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:23,400 I'm going to sleep in. 448 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:26,400 If Mathias thinks I'll listen to him after what he did to me, 449 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:28,400 he's a fool. 450 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:32,400 Using me like some cheap toy to satisfy his fucked-up mind? 451 00:17:32,400 --> 00:17:35,400 He'll have to do a lot more than that to get me back to work. 452 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:37,400 My alarm blares, 453 00:17:37,400 --> 00:17:39,400 yanking me out of sleep. 454 00:17:39,400 --> 00:17:41,400 I groan, 455 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:43,400 slamming the snooze button. 456 00:17:43,400 --> 00:17:45,400 It's morning already? 457 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:47,400 Before I can drift off again, 458 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,400 another alarm sounds. 459 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:51,400 I frown. 460 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:53,400 I don't remember. 461 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:55,400 My heart slams into my ribs and I scramble back, 462 00:17:55,400 --> 00:17:57,400 pressing against the headboard. 463 00:17:57,400 --> 00:18:06,400 What the fuck, Mathias?