Unbind Catherine. They need an example of a good .

Last week Catherine would be the last person you would look to as a model of obedience, but five days ago Colter came to you, explaining that something had changed in her, and where once there was defiance there is now only submission. You honestly doubt there is any point in keeping her chained anymore, but you have to be careful, as her escape would spell the end of your little rebellion.

You toss Xilyra a key, gesturing to Catherine.

"Remove her shackles."

Xilyra complies, and once Catherine is free you hand her a pair of manacles, telling her to chain Xilyra's hands behind her back.

She does so, and you begin your lesson.

"Catherine, come here." you command, and Catherine obeys, her petite frame diminutive compared to yours.

"Good, now kneel." Once more, Catherine obeys.

"Remove your gag." She does, and you continue. "Tell me what you are."

"I am a ****, master." she replies, her voice quiet.

"And why are you a ****?" You ask, sneering.

"Because I am a woman, and a woman's place is to serve." she answers, reciting the mantra that Colter taught her during their time alone in the dungeon together.

"Good" You begin, smiling. "Now help me teach these two the same."

She looks up at you from her kneeling position.

"Yes, master.