Claire closed her eyes as she saw Dave picking up the whip."<br/>Its alright honey.." she said in a choked voice and closed her eyes, clenching her teeth as she anticipated the incoming blow, she heard the swish of it as it pierced the ear but it never hit her, she heard the rattling sounds of the whip's handle on the ground and opened her eyes. Did Dave missed on purpose? Did he love her this much? A tear came to her eyes, at the thought.