The men nodded and clasped a long chain around her wrists, then fastened them to either side of the tall rod affixed to the floor, her hands spread to each side.
They pulled out a full bucket of cold water and poured it on her, causing Lady Cathryn to raise her head with her eyes dilated and inhale sharply as though she was at a loss of breath.
"You wanted to spell the death of my woman, my beloved wife, the only thing that I cherish in life..." Adrik tskd and relaxed comfortably on his silver seat. He interlocked his hands and glanced at Alex with his destructive sword-shaped eyes.
Alex slightly bowed and turned to the two men. He waved at them, then took a deep breath as he stepped back.
With a long whip-like chain that had tiny steel spikes on its body, the two men swallowed hard and raised it with slight concern in their eyes. The chain bashed Lady Cathryn's skin without mercy, and a scream of pain escaped her lips and unbearable tears welled up in her eyes.
