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Lica's heart sank as she realized that he wasn't going to answer her questions. She felt like a prisoner, trapped in this luxurious prison, and she hated it. She continued to stare at the plate of food in front of her, her appetite suddenly gone. "I'm not hungry," she said, pushing the plate away.

Thorne's eyes narrowed as he watched her push the plate away, a annoyance reflecting in his gaze. "I didn't ask if you were hungry," he said, his voice in a low growl. "I said you were going to eat your meal. Now do so or I'll force feed you. "

Lica felt a surge of anger rise within her as she heard his words. She was tired of being ordered around and treated like a child. She stood up from the table, her hands balled into fists. "I am not a child, and you can't make me eat.

"He stood up abruptly, rattling the plates on the table, his height towering over her. His eyes flashed with anger. "Don't test me, Lica." His voice was cold and menacing, his face a mask of anger. "I will not hesitate to punish you if you disobey me."

A chill run down Lica's spine as she saw the look in his eyes. She knew that he meant what he said, and she didn't want to find out what he would do if she disobeyed him. She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady. "Fine, I'll eat." She sat back down and picked up her fork.

He watched with satisfaction as she sat back down and picked up her fork. "Good girl." He said, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he took his seat.

It grated on Lica's nerves hearing him say that and a wave of humiliation washed over her. She wanted to defy him, show him he couldn't contol her, but Lica didn't know what he was capable of and she didn't want to make things worse. She took a bite of the food, forcing herself to chew and swallow, even though her stomach was in knots.

Thorne's eyes followed her movements as she ate, his gaze lingering on her lips. He was always amazed at her beauty, even when she was trying to resist him. He felt a surge of desire rise within him, but he pushed it down. It wasn't the right time.

Lica noticed the way he was looking at her, and she felt a wave of discomfort wash over her. She couldn't help but feel like a piece of meat in his eyes, and it made her feel uneasy. She took another bite of her food, trying to ignore him, but she couldn't help but feel his gaze on her.

His eyes caught hers. "I want you to be ready by 10am We're going on a trip. The maid will pick out your outfit, and you'll wear whatever she chooses." Thorne said, his voice laced with a hint of authority.

Lica's heart sank as she heard his words, her mind racing with thoughts of where they were going and what they would do there. She didn't like the idea of being dressed like a doll by the maid, but she knew she didn't have a choice, she knew better than to argue with him. "A trip? Where are you taking me. Can't I stay here?"

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