"Bound and Broken"

Ashley's defiance sparked a fierce reaction from Zach, and before she could even process what was happening, he had grabbed her arm and was dragging her towards the bedroom. "Shut it, Ashley," he growled, his voice low and menacing. As he yanked her across the floor, Ashley stumbled, her feet struggling to keep up with his pace. She tried to dig her heels into the ground, but Zach's grip was like a vice. Once they reached the bedroom, Zach spun her around and punched her in the face, sending Ashley crashing to the floor. She landed hard, her head spinning as stars danced before her eyes. Zach loomed over her, his chest heaving with rage. "You're not going to talk back to me, Ashley," he sneered, his eyes blazing with fury. "You're not going to disobey me." As Ashley struggled to sit up, Zach kicked her again, his foot connecting with her side. She curled up, trying to protect herself from his blows. When he finally stopped, Ashley lay there, her body throbbing with pain. Zach's chest was still heaving, his eyes still blazing with anger. With a sudden movement, Zach turned and walked over to the closet. He pulled out a length of rope and walked back to Ashley. She tried to scramble away, but Zach was too quick. He grabbed her wrists and tied them together, securing them with a tight knot. Ashley struggled against the rope, but it only seemed to tighten. She was trapped, bound and helpless. Zach stood over her, his eyes cold and calculating. "You're going to stay here, Ashley," he said, his voice devoid of emotion. "You're going to stay right here and think about what happened. And if you ever try to talk back to me again, there will be consequences." With that, Zach turned and walked out of the room, leaving Ashley alone and bound. The silence was oppressive, and Ashley felt like she was drowning in her own fear. She knew she had to think of a way to escape, but for now, she was trapped.