Amber and Sophia exchanged confused glances as the two men stepped forward and grabbed them without warning.

Sophia spoke first, her tone a mixture of fear and curiosity. “Hey! Where do you think you’re taking us?!” The men ignored her question, swiftly grabbing them by the wrist.

Pierce, his jaw tight with frustration, barked an order. “Be careful with the pregnant one!”

The man holding Amber gave a sharp nod, gripping her elbow with a firm yet cautious hand.

Pierce watched them leave, his fury barely contained. Things were spiraling out of control—nothing was going according to plan. He ran his hands through his hair, trying to steady himself.

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