Note: This chapter contains scenes of s****l assault. If you feel uncomfortable, you can skip it. ************************************************************************ Back in the basement, Bella's heart raced as Tony continued his delusional dialogue, each word he uttered intensifying her disgust and fear. She knew she had to stay strong, endure, and wait for the right moment to escape. "It's time for you to eat, my love, but you need to promise that you will be a good girl and not scream, " Tony cooed, his hand gently caressing her hair. Bella fought back a wave of revulsion, nodding as he promised to remove her gag. The removal brought a sweet relief to her breathing, and Tony's touch on her lips felt invasive. “I can’t wait to have our first kiss.” he spoke of their impending