Her head jerked to the side as she felt hot sharp pain jolt across her cheek. She held her eyes shut tight to keep the tears at bay. Two burly arms grabbed her behind and she began to curse loudly, kicking back at the soldier so he would let go. He didn't budge. She felt the tight collar clasped around her throat and she let out a final, frustrated cry. Once the soldier let her go, she jabbed back with her elbow, but only managed to fall to her knees as he left. She was panting, glaring upwards at Tiberius. Why couldn't he just leave her alone? What was the point of expending so much of his energy and time into making her obey? Plus, how long would this continue? A week? A Month? Heaven only knew...