“What did you do with Jude?” As soon as the door opened behind me, I quickly rushed to Ralph grabbing him by his shirt only to see a gun in his hand. My heart rate skyrocketed as I swallowed hard. “Ralph, you didn’t hurt her, did you—“

“Still stubborn.” His eyes carefully traced the contours of my body, appreciating the way my clothes accentuated my curves. His lips twitched in a scowl.

I disobeyed him again. And this wouldn’t end well for me. I licked my dry lips realising I might not be able to walk for another week. My gaze followed as Alexei entered the room shutting the door...