She gasped as relief trickled over her skin, unaware of how much harm the collar had caused until it was healed. She eased back against the porcelain, sinking until the water lapped at her collarbone and she felt tears stain her cheeks again. She couldn’t bare to open her eyes to look at him, but she could hear him as he perched on the side of the tub, and poured soap into his palm.